Daylight Savings Time Changes in Egypt 🇪🇬 (2034)
| Country: | Egypt |
| Capital: | Cairo |
| Abbreviations: | EG, EGY |
| IANA Time Zones: | 2 |
| Dial Code: | +20 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
27 APR
27 Apr 2034 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Thursday, 27 April 2034, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Thursday, 27 April 2034, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 27 Apr 2034 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
26 OCT
26 Oct 2034 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Thursday, 26 October 2034, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Thursday, 26 October 2034, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 26 Oct 2034 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Governorates in Egypt (2034)
| Governorate | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | 27 Apr 2034 | 26 Oct 2034 |
| Aswan | 27 Apr 2034 | 26 Oct 2034 |
| Asyut | 27 Apr 2034 | 26 Oct 2034 |
| Beheira | 27 Apr 2034 | 26 Oct 2034 |
| Beni Suweif | 27 Apr 2034 | 26 Oct 2034 |
| Cairo | 27 Apr 2034 | 26 Oct 2034 |
| Dakahlia | 27 Apr 2034 | 26 Oct 2034 |
| Damietta | 27 Apr 2034 | 26 Oct 2034 |
| Faiyum | 27 Apr 2034 | 26 Oct 2034 |
| Gharbia | 27 Apr 2034 | 26 Oct 2034 |
| Giza | 27 Apr 2034 | 26 Oct 2034 |
| Ismailia | 27 Apr 2034 | 26 Oct 2034 |
| Kafr el-Sheikh | 27 Apr 2034 | 26 Oct 2034 |
| Luxor | 27 Apr 2034 | 26 Oct 2034 |
| Matruh | 27 Apr 2034 | 26 Oct 2034 |
| Minya | 27 Apr 2034 | 26 Oct 2034 |
| Monufia | 27 Apr 2034 | 26 Oct 2034 |
| New Valley | 27 Apr 2034 | 26 Oct 2034 |
| North Sinai | 27 Apr 2034 | 26 Oct 2034 |
| Port Said | 27 Apr 2034 | 26 Oct 2034 |
| Qalyubia | 27 Apr 2034 | 26 Oct 2034 |
| Qena | 27 Apr 2034 | 26 Oct 2034 |
| Red Sea | 27 Apr 2034 | 26 Oct 2034 |
| Sharqia | 27 Apr 2034 | 26 Oct 2034 |
| Sohag | 27 Apr 2034 | 26 Oct 2034 |
| South Sinai | 27 Apr 2034 | 26 Oct 2034 |
| Suez | 27 Apr 2034 | 26 Oct 2034 |
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 2034?
Yes, Egypt observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2034 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 Thursday, 27 April 2034. At 23:59 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 27 Apr 2034, 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.