Clock Change in Egypt 2026 🇪🇬
Clocks in Egypt next go back one hour on Thursday, 29 October 2026, at 00:00 local time (00:00 → 23:00). Egypt is usually on the same time as Bulgaria, but in 2026 the gap changes: 29 March – 24 April — 1 hour behind; 25 October – 29 October — 1 hour ahead.
Clock change dates in Egypt
| Time zone | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| CairoCairo · Africa/Cairo | 23 April 00:00→01:00 29 October 00:00→23:00 | 29 April 00:00→01:00 28 October 00:00→23:00 |
Times are local: ⏩ forward 1 hour, ⏪ back 1 hour.
Time difference with Bulgaria in 2026
Egypt is usually on the same time as Bulgaria, but in 2026 the gap changes: 29 March – 24 April — 1 hour behind; 25 October – 29 October — 1 hour ahead.
Frequently asked questions
When do the clocks next change in Egypt?
On Thursday, 29 October 2026: at 00:00 local time clocks go back one hour to 23:00.
What is the time difference between Bulgaria and Egypt?
Egypt is usually on the same time as Bulgaria, but in 2026 the gap changes: 29 March – 24 April — 1 hour behind; 25 October – 29 October — 1 hour ahead.
What time is it in Egypt now?
See the "Current time in Egypt" page for a live clock and the time difference with Bulgaria.