Egypt is set to resume daylight saving time in 2026, with clocks moving forward by one hour starting Friday night.
The change will seize effect at midnight between Friday and Saturday, marking the official return of summer time after a seven-year hiatus.
According to Mohamed Atta El-Foumi, head of the Qalyubiya Chamber of Commerce and treasurer of the General Federation of Chambers of Commerce, the decision aligns with national efforts to localize production and support minor and medium-sized enterprises.
El-Foumi emphasized that expanding the number of industrial activities permitted within urban zones—from 17 to 65—will provide legal backing for small businesses, reduce operational costs, and encourage industrial growth by eliminating the financial burden of relocating factories.
The move is expected to impact work schedules, school timetables, and banking services, with some financial institutions announcing temporary disruptions to certain services due to the time change.
Officials confirmed that the resumption of daylight saving time was approved by Egypt’s parliament as a legal measure aimed at improving energy efficiency and economic productivity.
