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It’s part of the culture
A normal part of the Egyptian culture is going to bed late. A typical Egyptian would hardly sleep before 12 am.
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To fit in
As most people sleep late, it would be hard for a person to sleep early as he will have a hard time seeing his friends or fitting in.
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Shops close late
Most shops, restaurants and coffee shops close their doors late after midnight. Many coffee shops work almost 24/7.
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Many people go late to work
Many Egyptians go late to work every day. This fact encourages some people to sleep a bit late.
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Interesting TV programs
Many of the interesting TV programs Egyptians watch are displayed late at night.
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Egyptians hang out everyday
Many Egyptians developed the habit of hanging out every day instead of just hanging out in the weekends. As a result of this habit, many of them arrive to their homes late.
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Peer pressure
People who sleep early are forced to conform to the widespread habit of sleeping late as a result of peer pressure. (See How peer pressure may influence an individual?)
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They sleep for a few hours
In order to adapt with the culture and to satisfy their needs, including the need of hanging out every day, many Egyptians learned to sleep for just a few hours.
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They are more flexible
Part of the Egyptian culture is being flexible when it comes to time. An appointment given at 8 might actually refer to 8:30 or even 9. This cultural influence made many Egyptians more flexible when it comes to sleeping hours.
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They are rebellious
Many Egyptians have a rebellious nature which forces them to break the rules. This rebellious nature might have contributed to the habit of sleeping late.
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They go home late
Most Egyptians stay out until a late time and as a result they arrive to their homes late. This habit forces many of them to sleep late. (See 15 reasons it’s extremely stressful to drive a car in Egypt)
