Clocks will move back one hour on October 29, returning the country to standard time and affecting business operating hours.
Egypt will revert to winter time on Friday, October 30, as daylight saving time concludes. Clocks will be set back one hour at midnight on Thursday, October 29, effectively giving residents an additional hour. This change aligns with Law No. 24 of 2023, which dictates daylight saving begins the last Friday of April and ends the last Thursday of October annually.
The transition to winter time impacts established operating hours for various commercial establishments. Restaurants and cafes are permitted to stay open until midnight, while shops and malls must close by 10:00 PM on most days. Exceptions allow shops and malls to remain open until 11:00 PM on Thursdays, Fridays, public holidays, and festive occasions.
Workshops located within residential areas are subject to a 6:00 PM closing time under the current regulations. These winter operating hours were set by the Ministry of Local Development and are now in effect following the end of daylight saving.
Why it mattersBusinesses and shops will adjust their operating hours due to the time change, affecting daily operations and customer access.
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