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Live local time, major city clocks, 2026 and 2027 calendars, public holidays and planning notes tailored to Egypt.
Current time in Egypt
Cities in Egypt
Egypt calendars
Plan around public holidays
Time zones and clock changes
Cairo, Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh use Africa/Cairo time. Egypt’s daylight-saving rules have changed historically, so future conversions use the browser’s dated IANA rules rather than a fixed offset.
Holiday and working-day notes
The typical government weekend is Friday and Saturday. Islamic holiday dates may depend on official religious or government announcements and can change by a day.
Planning accurately
Confirm religious holidays and business opening hours locally, particularly for payroll, travel and legal deadlines.
Use the date-aware converter for future meetings and the working-days calculator for date ranges.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone does Egypt use?
Cairo, Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh use Africa/Cairo time. Egypt’s daylight-saving rules have changed historically, so future conversions use the browser’s dated IANA rules rather than a fixed offset.
What is the usual weekend in Egypt?
The typical weekend used by this guide is Friday and Saturday. Sector and local exceptions may apply.
Are all Egypt holidays national?
The typical government weekend is Friday and Saturday. Islamic holiday dates may depend on official religious or government announcements and can change by a day.