Tanta uses Africa/Cairo — UTC+02:00 (EET) in standard time and UTC+03:00 (EEST) during daylight saving time. It is located in Gharbia, Egypt. The live clock shows the current local time and updates every second.
Everything you need to know about Tanta's time zone, UTC offset, and Daylight Saving Time schedule.
Tanta uses UTC+02:00 in standard time. This is the offset used outside the daylight saving period.
UTC+03:00 (EEST) during daylight saving time. Clocks move forward one hour in spring and back one hour in autumn.
The official IANA time zone name for Tanta is Africa/Cairo. This identifier is used in programming, operating systems and calendar applications worldwide.
Spring forward: 24 April 2026 at 00:00 → 01:00
Fall back: 29 October 2026 at 00:00 → 23:00
Spring forward: 30 April 2027 at 00:00 → 01:00
Fall back: 28 October 2027 at 00:00 → 23:00
Spring forward: 28 April 2028 at 00:00 → 01:00
Fall back: 26 October 2028 at 00:00 → 23:00
Spring forward: 27 April 2029 at 00:00 → 01:00
Fall back: 25 October 2029 at 00:00 → 23:00
Cairo, Alexandria, Giza, Port Said, Suez
Currency: Egyptian Pound (EGP). Calling code: +20. Languages: Arabic.
Tanta is a city in Egypt. It had a population of 530,000 in 2024, making it the seventh most populous city in Egypt. The city is located between Cairo and Alexandria: 94 km (58 mi) north of Cairo and 130 km (81 mi) southeast of Alexandria. The capital of Gharbia Governorate, Tanta is a center for the cotton-ginning industry.
A key city in Egypt, Tanta is both a major commercial hub and a significant cultural center. One of the major railway lines in Egypt passes through Tanta, enhancing its connectivity and importance. It is also famed for its sweet shops and snack industry, particularly for its roasted chickpeas and confections like Hab El-Aziz.
In addition to food production, the city is known for its oil, soap, flax, and textile industries. It hosts both Tanta University and a branch of Al-Azhar University, the only two universities in the governorate, offering diverse academic disciplines. The city also includes the historic Ahmadi Mosque, a long-standing center for Islamic scholarship.
Historically, Tanta dates back to the Late Period of ancient Egypt and has gone by several names over time, such as Tanitad, Tantathna, and Tantata. It witnessed massive urban expansion, especially...
Source: Wikipedia contributors — Tanta. Adapted text is available under CC BY-SA 4.0; see licence details. Reviewed by the TimeZoria AI Editorial Team.
576,648 residents (GeoNames city population; metro areas may be larger).
Gharbia, Egypt.
Africa/Cairo · UTC+02:00 (EET).
Observes DST.
Egyptian Pound (EGP) · +20.
Mansoura, Zagazig, Cairo
Sphinx International Airport (SPX) about 76.3 km from the city coordinates. Source: OurAirports (public domain).
2024 averages: daily highs 31.3°C and lows 17.0°C. Warmest month: June (average high 41.1°C); coolest month: February (average low 9.9°C). Source: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).
The city's central location has contributed to the growth of industrial settlement within it. As the capital of the Gharbia Governorate, it has become a hub for industries and services that cater to other cities in the region. Source: Wikipedia contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0 (adapted).
Region: Gharbia · IANA zone: Africa/Cairo · Open data sources and licence details: TimeZoria AI licenses.
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Note on DST transitions: The offsets shown above reflect the current live offset, which changes twice a year due to Daylight Saving Time. Different regions change their clocks on different dates, which means the difference between Tanta and another city can vary by 1 hour for a short period in spring and autumn. Always verify the exact time difference around DST transition dates for critical scheduling.
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