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Egypt seasonal time change

Overview

Egypt is scheduled to transition from daylight saving time to winter time in late October 2026. Following Law No. 24 of 2023, daylight saving time remains in effect from the last Friday of April until the end of the last Thursday of October each year. The transition will conclude at the end of Thursday, October 29, 2026. Starting at the first minute of Friday, October 30, 2026, the country will implement winter time by setting clocks back 60 minutes at midnight (moving from 12:00 AM to 11:00 PM). This policy is intended to rationalize electricity and energy consumption while maximizing the utility of daylight hours. Under Law No. 34 of 2023, the shift aims to reduce reliance on artificial lighting during shorter winter days and better align daily schedules for schools, workplaces, and transportation with seasonal daylight patterns. As the transition approaches, the Egyptian Ministry of Transport, through the National Authority for Tunnels, has updated operating schedules for the three metro lines, the Light Rail Transit (LRT), and the East Nile Monorail. For the metro, first trains from stations such as Helwan, El Marg El Gedida, Shubra El Kheima, and El Mounib are scheduled for 5:15 AM. The LRT will see its first train from Adly Mansour toward Arts and Culture at 6:00 AM, and the first train from Badr toward Adly Mansour at 6:01 AM. New Obour services will begin at 6:38 AM. Final LRT services from Adly Mansour are scheduled for 11:20 PM, with Badr and New Obour services concluding between 11:30 PM and 11:47 PM. To ensure uninterrupted service, the Egyptian National Railways has placed emergency and maintenance teams on high alert while reviewing schedules for northern and southern lines.

Entities

Egypt · Ministry of Transport · National Authority for Tunnels · Egyptian National Railways

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Egypt transport authorities adjust metro and train schedules for winter time

    Egypt's Ministry of Transport has announced new operating schedules for the metro, monorail, and LRT systems following the transition to winter time.

  2. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Egypt to implement winter time on October 29

    Egypt will switch to winter time on October 29, 2026, by setting clocks back one hour at midnight. The move affects transport schedules and business operating hours to help manage energy consumption.

  3. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Egypt Ministry of Transport updates metro and rail schedules for winter time

    Egypt's Ministry of Transport has announced new operating hours for the metro, LRT, and monorail to align with the start of winter time.

  4. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Egypt to implement winter time on October 30, 2026

    Egypt will switch to winter time on October 30, 2026, by setting clocks back 60 minutes to optimize energy use.

  5. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Egypt to implement 2026 winter time transition in October

    Egypt will transition to winter time on October 30, 2026, by setting clocks back one hour. The change follows Law No. 24 of 2023 and impacts commercial operating hours and daily schedules.

  6. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Egypt prepares for autumn 2026 and winter time transition

    Egypt prepares for the 2026 autumn season and the transition to winter time on October 30, 2026, involving a one-hour clock setback and various seasonal weather patterns.

  7. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Egypt to transition to winter time in October 2026

    Egypt will transition to winter time on October 30, 2026, by setting clocks back one hour, following the regulations established by Law No. 24 of 2023 to optimize energy use.

  8. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Egypt to transition to winter time in October 2026

    Egypt will transition to winter time on October 30, 2026, by setting clocks back 60 minutes at midnight, following the conclusion of daylight saving time on October 29.

  9. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Egypt to transition to winter time in October 2026

    Egypt will transition to winter time on Friday, October 30, 2026, by setting clocks back 60 minutes to conserve energy.

Sources

akhbrna.ae · doctorulzilei.ro · egyptautomotive.com · elaosboa.com · elbalad.news · eldyar.net · elzmannews.com · liveegy.com · misrday.com · romaniatv.net · tribunanoticias.mx · vetogate.com

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