Daylight Savings Time Changes in Egypt 🇪🇬 (1983)
| Country: | Egypt |
| Capital: | Cairo |
| Abbreviations: | EG, EGY |
| IANA Time Zones: | 2 |
| Dial Code: | +20 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
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After
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12 JUL
12 Jul 1983 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Tuesday, 12 July 1983, 00:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Tuesday, 12 July 1983, 02:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 12 Jul 1983 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
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After
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1 OCT
01 Oct 1983 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 01 October 1983, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 01 October 1983, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 01 Oct 1983 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Governorates in Egypt (1983)
| Governorate | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | 12 Jul 1983 | 01 Oct 1983 |
| Aswan | 12 Jul 1983 | 01 Oct 1983 |
| Asyut | 12 Jul 1983 | 01 Oct 1983 |
| Beheira | 12 Jul 1983 | 01 Oct 1983 |
| Beni Suweif | 12 Jul 1983 | 01 Oct 1983 |
| Cairo | 12 Jul 1983 | 01 Oct 1983 |
| Dakahlia | 12 Jul 1983 | 01 Oct 1983 |
| Damietta | 12 Jul 1983 | 01 Oct 1983 |
| Faiyum | 12 Jul 1983 | 01 Oct 1983 |
| Gharbia | 12 Jul 1983 | 01 Oct 1983 |
| Giza | 12 Jul 1983 | 01 Oct 1983 |
| Ismailia | 12 Jul 1983 | 01 Oct 1983 |
| Kafr el-Sheikh | 12 Jul 1983 | 01 Oct 1983 |
| Luxor | 12 Jul 1983 | 01 Oct 1983 |
| Matruh | 12 Jul 1983 | 01 Oct 1983 |
| Minya | 12 Jul 1983 | 01 Oct 1983 |
| Monufia | 12 Jul 1983 | 01 Oct 1983 |
| New Valley | 12 Jul 1983 | 01 Oct 1983 |
| North Sinai | 12 Jul 1983 | 01 Oct 1983 |
| Port Said | 12 Jul 1983 | 01 Oct 1983 |
| Qalyubia | 12 Jul 1983 | 01 Oct 1983 |
| Qena | 12 Jul 1983 | 01 Oct 1983 |
| Red Sea | 12 Jul 1983 | 01 Oct 1983 |
| Sharqia | 12 Jul 1983 | 01 Oct 1983 |
| Sohag | 12 Jul 1983 | 01 Oct 1983 |
| South Sinai | 12 Jul 1983 | 01 Oct 1983 |
| Suez | 12 Jul 1983 | 01 Oct 1983 |
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 1983?
Yes, Egypt observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1983 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 Tuesday, 12 July 1983. 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 12 Jul 1983, 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.