Current Time in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt 🇪🇬
Lat/Long: 27.92° N, 34.33° E
Elevation: 11 m above sea level
Population rank: #169 of 241 cities in Egypt by population
Governorate: South Sinai
IANA Timezone: Africa/Cairo
Solar time: clocks run about 45m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EET
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: EEST) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Egypt: EET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Egypt: EEST
Daylight Hours in Sharm el-Sheikh
Sharm el-Sheikh gets 13h 53m of daylight today — sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset is at 19:39.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 22m near the December solstice to 13h 54m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 12 Jun ● | 04:10 | 05:45 | 12:42 | 16:12 | 19:39 | 21:09 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 04:10 | 05:45 | 12:42 | 16:12 | 19:39 | 21:09 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 04:10 | 05:46 | 12:42 | 16:12 | 19:39 | 21:09 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 04:10 | 05:46 | 12:43 | 16:13 | 19:40 | 21:10 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 04:10 | 05:46 | 12:43 | 16:13 | 19:40 | 21:10 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 04:10 | 05:46 | 12:43 | 16:13 | 19:40 | 21:10 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 04:10 | 05:46 | 12:43 | 16:13 | 19:40 | 21:10 |
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Moon Phases & Times for Sharm el-Sheikh
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
13.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 03:40
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 16:49
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How Far Is Sharm el-Sheikh From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 2,102 km | E (93deg) |
| Moscow | 3,106 km | N (4deg) |
| Paris | 3,586 km | NW (319deg) |
| London | 3,883 km | NW (322deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,034 km | E (96deg) |
| Hong Kong | 7,919 km | ENE (74deg) |
| Singapore | 7,929 km | E (99deg) |
| New York | 9,403 km | NW (314deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Sharm el-Sheikh?
Sharm el-Sheikh next changes its clocks on October 29, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Sharm el-Sheikh's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Sharm el-Sheikh and you would surface in the open ocean, near 27.9deg S, 145.7deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sharm el-Sheikh
What time is it in Sharm el-Sheikh right now?
The current local time in Sharm el-Sheikh is 05:51 on Friday, June 12, 2026. Sharm el-Sheikh follows the Africa/Cairo time zone.
What time zone is Sharm el-Sheikh in?
Sharm el-Sheikh uses the Africa/Cairo IANA time zone (UTC+02:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Sharm el-Sheikh?
Sharm el-Sheikh is UTC+02:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Sharm el-Sheikh local time, shift the clock 02:00 hours forward.
Is Sharm el-Sheikh on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Sharm el-Sheikh is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 12, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Sharm el-Sheikh tonight?
The moon phase over Sharm el-Sheikh tonight is Waning Crescent with 13.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Sharm el-Sheikh?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Sharm el-Sheikh, clocks run about 45m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.