Egypt uses Eastern European Time (EET), which is UTC+2 year-round.

as of 2023, Egypt does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The country remains on Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) throughout the year.

The time difference between Egypt (EET, UTC+2) and the United States varies depending on the U.S. time zone. Egypt is 7 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5) and 8 hours ahead of Central Standard Time (CST, UTC-6) during the U.S. winter months.

Yes, several countries in Eastern Europe and the Middle East share Egypt’s time zone (EET, UTC+2), particularly during periods when they do not observe Daylight Saving Time.

Major industries in Egypt:

Tourism: A significant sector focused on historical landmarks like the Pyramids of Giza, Nile cruises, and Red Sea resorts; a key source of foreign exchange.

Agriculture: Important industry producing cotton, rice, wheat, and fruits; Nile River supports the majority of agricultural activities.

Oil and Gas: Major industry with extensive offshore and desert reserves; natural gas is an increasingly important export product.

Textiles and Garments: Known for cotton-based products and garments; longstanding tradition in textile manufacturing.

Construction: Expanding industry fueled by urban development and infrastructure projects, including new city constructions.

Manufacturing: Diverse sector including food processing, cement, and steel production; plays a central role in Egypt’s industrial economy.

National holidays in Egypt:

New Year's Day: Celebrated on January 1st; marks the start of the new year.

Coptic Christmas: Celebrated on January 7th; recognized by Egypt’s Coptic Christian community.

Sinai Liberation Day: Celebrated on April 25th; commemorates the return of the Sinai Peninsula to Egypt in 1982.

Labor Day: Observed on May 1st; honors workers and labor rights.

Revolution Day: Celebrated on July 23rd; marks the 1952 revolution that led to Egypt becoming a republic.

Armed Forces Day: Celebrated on October 6th; commemorates the start of the 1973 war with Israel.

Eid al-Fitr: Date varies based on the lunar calendar; marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting.

Eid al-Adha: Date varies; an Islamic festival honoring the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.

Islamic New Year: Date varies; marks the beginning of the Islamic lunar calendar.

Prophet Muhammad's Birthday: Date varies; commemorates the birth of the Prophet Muhammad.