Saturday 11/April/2026 – 12:33 AM
As the weather temperature begins to rise, many are wondering when daylight saving time will begin, as in the coming weeks it is scheduled to return to daylight saving time, as part of a government plan aimed at rationalizing energy consumption and taking advantage of daylight.
When does daylight saving time start?
And about When does daylight saving time start?It comes after the end of the winter time period, which began at the end of October 2025, and continued for a full 6 months, within a fixed time cycle that is applied annually.
Daylight saving time in Egypt begins on the last Friday of April every year, in accordance with the regulating law, whereby the clock is moved forward by a full 60 minutes.
This system continues to operate throughout the summer months, coinciding with the increase in the number of daylight hours, which helps reduce dependence on artificial lighting.
The clock change date for daylight saving time is 2026
Regarding the date of changing the clock for daylight saving time in 2026, daylight saving time is scheduled to begin in 2026 on Friday, April 24, 2026, when the clock will be officially changed at midnight.
According to the implementation mechanism, the clock is moved forward by 60 minutes, so that it becomes one o’clock in the morning instead of twelve midnight.
The current winter time will continue until Thursday, April 23, 2026, without any modification, before officially switching to daylight saving time.
Why does Egypt return to daylight saving time?
As for why Egypt is returning to daylight saving time? By re-implementing daylight saving time, the government seeks to achieve a set of economic and service goals, the most prominent of which are:
Rationalizing electricity consumption, especially during evening peak periods.
Making the most of daylight, reducing the use of artificial lighting.
Reducing pressure on energy resources in light of global challenges.
At the end of the report, we must note the necessity of adjusting the clock on Thursday, April 23, 2026, on phones, whether Android or iPhone, and the laptop and computer clock must also be adjusted. If the clock is not modified, many browsers will not work, such as Google Chrome, which needs to update the time and date periodically.
