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