Current time in Alexandria
Egypt
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Time zone
Africa/Cairo
UTC offset
GMT+3
Abbreviation
EEST
Daylight saving
In effect
Coordinates
31.20, 29.92
Difference vs you
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Time zone in Alexandria
Alexandria uses Africa/Cairo. The clocks change twice a year: UTC+2 (EET) in winter and UTC+3 (EEST) during daylight saving time. The next clock change is on October 29, 2026, when clocks go back.
Time difference from Alexandria
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York · United States | +7h |
| London · United Kingdom | +2h |
| Los Angeles · United States | +10h |
| Paris · France | +1h |
| Dubai · United Arab Emirates | −1h |
| Mumbai · India | −2h 30m |
| Tokyo · Japan | −6h |
| Sydney · Australia | −7h |
Differences are for today and take daylight saving time into account where it applies.
Daylight in Alexandria
The longest day brings about 14h 11m of daylight, the shortest about 10h 07m.
Cities in the same time zone
Nearby cities
Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Alexandria in?
- Alexandria is in the Africa/Cairo time zone, currently UTC+3 (EEST).
- Does Alexandria observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Clocks in Alexandria move between UTC+2 (EET) and UTC+3 (EEST).
- What is the time difference between Alexandria and New York?
- Alexandria is 7h ahead of New York.