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Daylight saving time in Egypt
In 2026, clocks in Egypt go forward on Thursday, April 23, 2026 and back on Thursday, October 29, 2026. In 2027, they go forward on Thursday, April 29, 2027 and back on Thursday, October 28, 2027.
Clock change dates
| Year | Clocks go forward | Clocks go back |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday, April 23 midnight → 1:00 AM | Thursday, October 29 midnight → 11:00 PM |
| 2027 | Thursday, April 29 midnight → 1:00 AM | Thursday, October 28 midnight → 11:00 PM |
Times are local wall-clock times in Cairo.
The rules
Egypt brought back daylight saving time in 2023. Clocks go forward at midnight as Thursday turns into the last Friday in April, and go back at midnight at the end of the last Thursday in October.
Questions
When does daylight saving time end in 2026 in Egypt?
Clocks go back one hour on Thursday, October 29, 2026, from midnight to 11:00 PM.
When does daylight saving time start in 2027 in Egypt?
Clocks go forward one hour on Thursday, April 29, 2027, from midnight to 1:00 AM.
Do I lose or gain an hour of sleep?
When clocks go forward you lose an hour of sleep that night; when they go back you gain one. Phones and computers change automatically.