Local Time in Alexandria, Egypt
22°C / 72°F · Partly cloudy
Outside business hoursDaylight Saving Time activeDST ends Oct 29
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- IANA Zone
- Africa/Cairo
- Country
- Egypt
- Continent
- Africa
Latest news in Alexandria
- Sunken royal palace with Cleopatra link yields rare find tied to long-lost wonder of ancient worldFox News · 1d ago
- Divers in a sunken palace off Alexandria found a bronze ring showing a lost ancient wonder, the first one known to existAOL.com · 7h ago
- Bronze ring with Lighthouse of Alexandria engraving discovered at palace on submerged island in EgyptLive Science · 11d ago
- Egypt and Xiamen C&D to develop Alexandria dry bulk terminalSeatrade Maritime News · 3d ago
- Seven Wonders of the Ancient World | Lighthouse of AlexandriaBritannica · 10d ago
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Alexandria is a major city in Egypt. Lying at the western edge of the Nile River Delta, it extends about 40 km (25 mi) along the country's northern coast. It is Egypt's principal seaport, the second largest city after Cairo, and the largest city on the Mediterranean coast. Founded in 331 BC by Alexander the Great, Alexandria was one of the largest and most important cities of antiquity and a leading hub for science, culture, and scholarship.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Alexandria right now?
- The current time in Alexandria, Egypt is 01:12:22 AM (GMT+3), which is UTC+3.
- What time zone is Alexandria in?
- Alexandria uses the Africa/Cairo time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated GMT+3, UTC+3.
- Does Alexandria observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Alexandria observes daylight saving time, and is currently in daylight saving time. The next change is on October 29, 2026.
- What is the UTC offset in Alexandria?
- Alexandria is currently UTC+3 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).