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Neighborhood guide
Damanhur is a Nile Delta city in Beheira governorate, northwest of Cairo on the route toward Alexandria. It is an agricultural and administrative centre in intensively farmed delta country.
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Damanhur, Beheira, Egypt uses Africa/Cairo, currently EEST (UTC+03:00). Clocks move back 1 hour on 29 October 2026.
Damanhur is a city in Egypt, home to around 318,200 people. Its time shifts forward and back with the seasons under daylight saving rules.
Time zone
UTC offset
UTC+03:00
Country
🇪🇬 Egypt
Population
318,207
Calling code
+20
Currency
EGP
Next clock change
Damanhur vs. other major cities
Shift date & time
−12h+12h
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- Sunrise / sunset
- 07:02 / 18:23
- Day length
- 11h 22m
Damanhur, beyond the clock
Written for people arriving, calling in, or planning a trip around the time difference.
What to see
Timed to the light
The city is a working provincial centre rather than a destination, and the delta's canals and farmland are its setting. Alexandria with its library and Mediterranean corniche is around an hour north, and Cairo is a couple of hours southeast.
Weather & daylight
October
- Sunrise
- 07:02
- Sunset
- 18:23
- Daylight
- 11h 22m
Getting around
Transit notes
Shared microbuses and taxis cover the city, and the centre is walkable. The main rail line between Cairo and Alexandria stops here, which makes both easy day trips.
Best time to visit
Seasons & timing
The cooler months from autumn to early spring are the most comfortable. Delta summers are hot and humid, and spring can bring dusty khamsin winds.
Currency & language
🇪🇬 EGP
Egypt uses the EGP, calling code +20.
Egypt uses the Egyptian pound, and Arabic is the language with limited English outside the tourist centres. Bargaining is normal in markets, and cash is used for most transactions.
Common questions
What time zone is Damanhur in?
Damanhur uses the Africa/Cairo time zone, currently EEST (UTC+03:00).
Does Damanhur observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Clocks move back 1 hour on 29 October 2026.
How many hours ahead or behind is Damanhur?
Damanhur is 3 hours ahead of UTC, 7 hours ahead of New York City, 2 hours ahead of London and 6 hours behind Tokyo. Relative to your own clock: .