Second southbound convoy and Summer time in Egypt

The convoy system are back to normal and Egypt re-inforces the Daylight saving time as from 16th May

The SCA has adviced us that the southbound convoy system is back to normal i.e. they are cancelling their notice 975 of 7th May
First southbound convoy

Arrival limit is 1900 hrs at Port Said (south of latitude 31 28.7 N).
Against 3 pct on canal tolls you can extend the arrival limit to 2100 hrs
Against 5 pct on canal tolls you can extend the arrival limit to 2200 hrs
Against 10 pct on canal tolls you can extend the arrival up to the convoy begins (0100-0500hrs), subject to SCA approval.

Second southbound convoy
Arrival limit is 0300 hrs at Port Said (south of latitude 31 28.7 N). Against 3 pct on canal tolls you can extend the arrival limit to 0400 hrs Against 5 pct on canal tolls you can extend the arrival limit to 0500 hrs Against 10 pct on canal tolls you can extend the arrival up to the convoy begins (0700-0900), subject to SCA approval.

Daylight saving time Egypt

As of 16th May 2014 00:00:00 clocks are turned forward one hour to Friday 16th May 01:00:00
For detailed information on DST for countries around the world see this useful site: