🇪🇬 Sharm el Sheikh

Sharm el Sheikh runs on UTC+2 in winter and UTC+3 in summer. Egypt observes daylight saving time, so its UTC offset changes twice a year.

Sunrise 5:48 AMSunset 7:43 PM(local)

Sharm el Sheikh: daylight saving timeNow UTC+3. Next change: October 29, 2026 — clocks go back 1 hour.
Sharm el SheikhUTC+3
Dialing code+20
Population38,478
Coordinates27.92°N, 34.33°E
Elevation11 m
CurrencyEgyptian Pound (EGP)

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Sharm el Sheikh right now?
Sharm el Sheikh runs on UTC+3. The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current time, down to the second.
What time zone is Sharm el Sheikh in?
Sharm el Sheikh is on UTC+3 as its standard time offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
Does Sharm el Sheikh observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Sharm el Sheikh changes its clocks for daylight saving time. The next change is on October 29, 2026.
Does Sharm el Sheikh use the 12- or 24-hour clock?
Sharm el Sheikh commonly uses the 12-hour clock (with AM/PM).