Where to stay
Neighborhood guide
Tanta's central streets around the main market and rail station keep everyday services within easy reach. Quieter residential areas spread further into the surrounding Nile Delta farmland.
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Tanta, Gharbia, Egypt uses Africa/Cairo, currently EEST (UTC+03:00). Clocks move back 1 hour on 29 October 2026.
Tanta is a city in Egypt, with a population of about 576,600. Its time shifts forward and back with the seasons under daylight saving rules.
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Time zone
UTC offset
UTC+03:00
Country
🇪🇬 Egypt
Population
576,648
Calling code
+20
Currency
EGP
Next clock change
Tanta vs. other major cities
Shift date & time
−12h+12h
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- Sunrise / sunset
- 06:59 / 18:21
- Day length
- 11h 22m
Tanta, 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's markets and mosque squares are liveliest in the cooler morning hours, before the delta heat sets in for the afternoon. The surrounding agricultural countryside offers a different pace from the busy center.
Weather & daylight
October
- Sunrise
- 06:59
- Sunset
- 18:21
- Daylight
- 11h 22m
Getting around
Transit notes
Local buses, microbuses, and taxis are the main ways to get around, and the central area is walkable for shorter trips. Trains connect Tanta to other delta cities and Cairo.
Best time to visit
Seasons & timing
The Nile Delta's climate brings hot, mostly dry summers and mild winters, so the cooler months from roughly November through March are generally the most comfortable for exploring. Humidity can make summer heat feel more intense.
Currency & language
🇪🇬 EGP
Egypt uses the EGP, calling code +20.
Egypt uses the Egyptian pound, and Arabic is the official language. Hospitality is highly valued, and a warm greeting is customary before getting into conversation or business.
Common questions
What time zone is Tanta in?
Tanta uses the Africa/Cairo time zone, currently EEST (UTC+03:00).
Does Tanta observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Clocks move back 1 hour on 29 October 2026.
How many hours ahead or behind is Tanta?
Tanta 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: .