Nov 1, 2024, 12:00 midnight
| Country: | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Long Name: | Arab Republic of Egypt |
| Abbreviations: | EG, EGY |
| Capital: | Cairo |
| Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +20 |
Apr 1
Forward 1 hour
Apr 1, 1942 - Daylight Saving Time Started
When local standard time was about to reach
Wednesday, April 1, 1942, 12:00:00 midnight clocks were turned forward 1 hour to
Wednesday, April 1, 1942, 1:00:00 am local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour later on Apr 1, 1942 than the day before. There was more light in the evening and less light in the morning.
Also called Spring Forward, Summer Time, and Daylight Savings Time.
Oct 27
Back 1 hour
Oct 27, 1942 - Daylight Saving Time Ended
When local daylight time was about to reach
Tuesday, October 27, 1942, 12:00:00 midnight clocks were turned backward 1 hour to
Monday, October 26, 1942, 11:00:00 pm local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour earlier on Oct 27, 1942 than the day before. There was more light in the morning and less light in the evening.
Also called Fall Back and Winter Time.
Daylight Saving Time History in Egypt
- Egypt first observed Daylight Saving Time in 1940.
- Egypt has observed DST for 63 years between 1940 and 2024.
- Previous time with no Daylight Saving Time was 2022.
- See Worldwide DST Statistics