Current Time in Tanta, Egypt 🇪🇬
Lat/Long: 30.79° N, 31° E
Elevation: 18 m above sea level
Population rank: #10 of 241 cities in Egypt by population
Governorate: Gharbia
IANA Timezone: Africa/Cairo
Solar time: clocks run about 55m 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
Tanta is in the Africa/Cairo time zone (UTC+02:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (EEST). Use this page to check the exact local time in Tanta, Egypt, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Tanta
Tanta gets 14h 08m of daylight today. Sunrise in Tanta is at 05:53 and sunset in Tanta is at 20:01.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 09m near the December solstice to 14h 08m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Tanta and Major Cities
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 21 Jun ● | 04:12 | 05:53 | 12:57 | 16:35 | 20:01 | 21:31 |
| Mon, 22 Jun | 04:12 | 05:53 | 12:57 | 16:35 | 20:02 | 21:32 |
| Tue, 23 Jun | 04:12 | 05:53 | 12:58 | 16:35 | 20:02 | 21:32 |
| Wed, 24 Jun | 04:12 | 05:54 | 12:58 | 16:35 | 20:02 | 21:32 |
| Thu, 25 Jun | 04:13 | 05:54 | 12:58 | 16:35 | 20:02 | 21:32 |
| Fri, 26 Jun | 04:13 | 05:54 | 12:58 | 16:36 | 20:02 | 21:32 |
| Sat, 27 Jun | 04:14 | 05:55 | 12:58 | 16:36 | 20:02 | 21:32 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Tanta
Sunrise
in Tanta
↑
5:53 AM
Sunset
in Tanta
↓
8:01 PM
Day Length
14h 08m
Dawn
in Tanta
5:25 AM
Dusk
in Tanta
8:30 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Tanta
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
40.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 12:32
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 00:45
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How Far Is Tanta From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 2,457 km | E (99deg) |
| Moscow | 2,824 km | N (9deg) |
| Paris | 3,133 km | NW (318deg) |
| London | 3,432 km | NW (321deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,390 km | E (97deg) |
| Hong Kong | 8,140 km | ENE (74deg) |
| Singapore | 8,294 km | E (98deg) |
| New York | 8,950 km | NW (312deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Tanta?
Tanta next changes its clocks on October 29, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Tanta's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Tanta and you would surface in the open ocean, near 30.8deg S, 149.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tanta
What time is it in Tanta right now?
The current local time in Tanta is 01:44 on Sunday, June 21, 2026. Tanta follows the Africa/Cairo time zone.
What time zone is Tanta in?
Tanta 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 Tanta?
Is Tanta on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Tanta is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 21, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Tanta today?
Today in Tanta: sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset is at 20:01, giving 14h 08m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Tanta tonight?
The moon phase over Tanta tonight is Waxing Crescent with 40.1% illumination.
What is solar time in Tanta?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Tanta, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.