Egypt to switch to winter time on October 31

CAIRO – 4 October 2024: Egypt is set to officially switch to winter time on Thursday, October 31, 2024, by turning the clocks back by 60 minutes.

This change was approved by the Egyptian government as part of Law No. 24 of 2023.

This change is part of the country's plan to enhance energy consumption and maximize the limited daylight hours during winter.

The timing of the clock adjustment has sparked numerous questions on social media, with many citizens inquiring about the specific date of the change.