Current local time · Sunday
Time in Alexandria right now
Time difference from Alexandria
| City | Local time | Difference from Alexandria |
|---|---|---|
 Shanghai | 5 hours ahead of Alexandria | |
| Beijing | 5 hours ahead of Alexandria | |
| Shenzhen | 5 hours ahead of Alexandria | |
| Guangzhou | 5 hours ahead of Alexandria | |
 Kinshasa | 2 hours behind Alexandria | |
 Istanbul | the same time as Alexandria | |
 Lagos | 2 hours behind Alexandria | |
 Ho Chi Minh City | 4 hours ahead of Alexandria | |
| Chengdu | 5 hours ahead of Alexandria | |
 Lahore | 2 hours ahead of Alexandria | |
 Mumbai | 2 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Alexandria | |
 São Paulo | 6 hours behind Alexandria |
Convert Alexandria time
| Alexandria | London | New York |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
About Alexandria
Alexandria is home to about 5.3 million people and one of Egypt's best-known cities. The city keeps UTC+2 as its standard offset, under the Africa/Cairo zone. Like much of Africa, it takes its bearings from that offset. Come peak summer, sunrise lands near 6:07 AM and the day stretches to about 14 hours of light. Whether you're scheduling a call or travel, the clock above keeps Alexandria time to the second.
Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Alexandria in?
- Alexandria uses the IANA time zone Africa/Cairo, currently UTC+3. It observes daylight saving time.
- Does Alexandria observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. The next clock change in Alexandria is on October 29, 2026.