πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¬ Current Time in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt

Timezone Details

Timezone
Africa/Cairo
Full Name
Eastern European Standard Time
UTC Offset
GMT+2 / GMT+3
Daylight Saving
Observed
DST Starts
Apr 24, 2026
Clocks move forward 1 hour
DST Ends
Oct 30, 2026
Clocks move back 1 hour
Sunrise
6:06 AM
Dawn at 5:43 AM
Sunset
5:44 PM
Dusk at 6:08 PM
Day Length
11h 38m
Noon at 11:55 AM
Moon 100%
Full Moon
Rise 5:57 PM Β· Set 6:06 AM

Time Differences

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ New York7 hours behind
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ London2 hours behind
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Tokyo7 hours ahead
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Sydney9 hours ahead

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What Time Is It in Sharm El Sheikh?

The current local time in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt is displayed in the live clock above. Sharm El Sheikh is in the GMT+2 timezone (GMT+2). The clock updates every second to show the precise current time.

What Timezone Is Sharm El Sheikh In?

Sharm El Sheikh uses the Africa/Cairo timezone. The abbreviation is GMT+2, with a UTC offset of GMT+2. During daylight saving time, the abbreviation changes to GMT+3 (GMT+3).

Does Sharm El Sheikh Observe Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, Sharm El Sheikh observes Daylight Saving Time. During standard time the abbreviation is GMT+2 (GMT+2). During DST it changes to GMT+3 (GMT+3). DST starts on Apr 24, 2026 (clocks move forward 1 hour). DST ends on Oct 30, 2026 (clocks move back 1 hour).

What Is the Time Difference Between Sharm El Sheikh and Other Cities?

Compared to Sharm El Sheikh: New York is 7 hours behind. London is 2 hours behind. Tokyo is 7 hours ahead. Sydney is 9 hours ahead. These differences may shift when daylight saving time is in effect.

What Are the Best Times to Call Sharm El Sheikh?

The best time to call Sharm El Sheikh is during local business hours, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM GMT+2. Use the time comparison above to convert these hours to your local timezone. Add Sharm El Sheikh to your World Clock to track the time at a glance.

What Time Is Sunrise and Sunset in Sharm El Sheikh?

Today in Sharm El Sheikh, sunrise is at 6:06 AM and sunset is at 5:44 PM (local time). The total day length is 11h 38m. Solar noon occurs at 11:55 AM. These times change throughout the year based on the season and Sharm El Sheikh's latitude.

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