Current Time in El Arish, Egypt
El Arish 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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· El Arish
Africa/Cairo
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Time zone of El Arish
| Time zone | Eastern European Standard Time |
|---|---|
| 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 El Arish and other cities
Daylight saving time in El Arish
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).
El Arish time FAQ
What time is it in El Arish right now?
El Arish is on UTC+2 (UTC+2). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in El Arish, updated every second.
What time zone is El Arish in?
El Arish is in Eastern European Standard Time, abbreviated UTC+2, UTC+2. Its IANA time zone id is Africa/Cairo.
Does El Arish 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 El Arish and New York?
New York is 7 hours behind El Arish.
Other cities in Egypt
Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.