The concept of Daylight Saving Time (DST) has had a fluctuating presence in Egypt's timekeeping history, marked by periods of implementation, cancellation, and amendment.

In 1957, Egypt first adopted DST with the aim of maximizing daylight hours during the summer months. However, in 1975, this practice was halted, only to be reinstated in 1982 to enhance energy conservation and productivity. The oscillating pattern continued as DST was once again canceled in 1985, only to make a comeback in 1988.

Subsequent years saw amendments in 1995 and discontinuations in 2011 and 2015, reflecting shifting priorities and public sentiment.

The most recent development occurred in 2023, with the reintroduction of DST, signaling a continued interest in optimizing daylight hours for various societal purposes.

In 2023, the House of Representatives, during its plenary session, finally approved a draft law that reinstates the daylight-saving time system.

The clocks will be changed twice annually from the last Friday of April until the last Thursday of October.

This year, Egypt will resume daylight-saving time on April 26th.

Accordingly, the clocks will be moved forward with one hour.