Daylight Savings Time Changes in Egypt 🇪🇬 (1978)
| Country: | Egypt |
| Capital: | Cairo |
| Abbreviations: | EG, EGY |
| IANA Time Zones: | 2 |
| Dial Code: | +20 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
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59
After
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1 MAY
01 May 1978 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Monday, 01 May 1978, 00:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Monday, 01 May 1978, 02:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 01 May 1978 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
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59
After
02
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1 OCT
01 Oct 1978 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 01 October 1978, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 01 October 1978, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 01 Oct 1978 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Governorates in Egypt (1978)
| Governorate | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | 01 May 1978 | 01 Oct 1978 |
| Aswan | 01 May 1978 | 01 Oct 1978 |
| Asyut | 01 May 1978 | 01 Oct 1978 |
| Beheira | 01 May 1978 | 01 Oct 1978 |
| Beni Suweif | 01 May 1978 | 01 Oct 1978 |
| Cairo | 01 May 1978 | 01 Oct 1978 |
| Dakahlia | 01 May 1978 | 01 Oct 1978 |
| Damietta | 01 May 1978 | 01 Oct 1978 |
| Faiyum | 01 May 1978 | 01 Oct 1978 |
| Gharbia | 01 May 1978 | 01 Oct 1978 |
| Giza | 01 May 1978 | 01 Oct 1978 |
| Ismailia | 01 May 1978 | 01 Oct 1978 |
| Kafr el-Sheikh | 01 May 1978 | 01 Oct 1978 |
| Luxor | 01 May 1978 | 01 Oct 1978 |
| Matruh | 01 May 1978 | 01 Oct 1978 |
| Minya | 01 May 1978 | 01 Oct 1978 |
| Monufia | 01 May 1978 | 01 Oct 1978 |
| New Valley | 01 May 1978 | 01 Oct 1978 |
| North Sinai | 01 May 1978 | 01 Oct 1978 |
| Port Said | 01 May 1978 | 01 Oct 1978 |
| Qalyubia | 01 May 1978 | 01 Oct 1978 |
| Qena | 01 May 1978 | 01 Oct 1978 |
| Red Sea | 01 May 1978 | 01 Oct 1978 |
| Sharqia | 01 May 1978 | 01 Oct 1978 |
| Sohag | 01 May 1978 | 01 Oct 1978 |
| South Sinai | 01 May 1978 | 01 Oct 1978 |
| Suez | 01 May 1978 | 01 Oct 1978 |
DST Changes Summary for Egypt
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr | 2025 | Forward 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 30 Oct | 2025 | Back 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 23:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 23 Apr | 2026 | Forward 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 29 Oct | 2026 | Back 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 23:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 29 Apr | 2027 | Forward 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 28 Oct | 2027 | Back 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 23:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 27 Apr | 2028 | Forward 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 26 Oct | 2028 | Back 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 23:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 26 Apr | 2029 | Forward 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 25 Oct | 2029 | Back 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 23:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 25 Apr | 2030 | Forward 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 31 Oct | 2030 | Back 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 23:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Egypt
Does Egypt use Daylight Saving Time in 1978?
Yes, Egypt observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1978 calendar year. The country follows the practice of shifting clocks to better align waking hours with the available evening sunlight during the spring and summer months.
When do the clocks change next in Egypt?
The next scheduled time transition in Egypt will take place on Monday, 01 May 1978. At 00:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of Egypt follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, the calendar dates for starting and ending Daylight Saving Time are consistent across the country. However, because Egypt spans 2 different time zones, the actual moment the clocks move occurs at different times depending on the local timezone of each governorate.
How will the next transition affect the day in Egypt?
Following the shift on 01 May 1978, you will notice that there is more light in the evening compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this forward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.