Current Time in Alexandria, Egypt
Alexandria is on Eastern European Standard Time – UTC+2 (UTC+2) right now. It switches to UTC+3 (UTC+3) on 29 Apr 2027.
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Time zone of Alexandria
| Time zone | Eastern European Standard Time |
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| Abbreviation | UTC+2 |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
| IANA time zone id | Africa/Cairo |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC+2 in winter, UTC+3 in summer |
Time difference between Alexandria and other cities
Daylight saving time in Alexandria
2026
- 23 April 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 23:59 local time, from UTC+2 (UTC+2) to UTC+3 (UTC+3).
- 29 October 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 23:59 local time, from UTC+3 (UTC+3) to UTC+2 (UTC+2).
2027
- 29 April 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 23:59 local time, from UTC+2 (UTC+2) to UTC+3 (UTC+3).
- 28 October 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 23:59 local time, from UTC+3 (UTC+3) to UTC+2 (UTC+2).
Alexandria time FAQ
What time is it in Alexandria right now?
Alexandria is on UTC+2 (UTC+2). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Alexandria, updated every second.
What time zone is Alexandria in?
Alexandria is in Eastern European Standard Time, abbreviated UTC+2, UTC+2. Its IANA time zone id is Africa/Cairo.
Does Alexandria observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 29 Apr 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from UTC+2 to UTC+3.
What is the time difference between Alexandria and New York?
New York is 7 hours behind Alexandria.
Other cities in Egypt
Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.