Geographic position of 6th of October City
6th of October City is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 29.8167° N, 31.0500° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,319 km (2,062 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,700 km (4,163 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,338 km (8,288 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 2,999 km (1,863 mi) east
6th of October City lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of 6th of October City
With a population of 368,650, 6th of October City ranks as the 20th most populous city in Egypt, out of 234 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to 6th of October City
Sphinx International Airport (SPX / HESX) is a major international airport located about 36 km (22 mi) from 6th of October City.
Current local time at the airport is 22:35:26.
Daylight saving time changes in 6th of October City
6th of October City uses the IANA time zone identifier Africa/Cairo. The current local offset is UTC+3 / EEST.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC+2 / EET to UTC+3 / EEST.
- The clock was moved forward from 00:00 to 01:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+3 / EEST to UTC+2 / EET.
- The clock will be moved back from 00:00 to 23:00 local time.
Best Time to Call 6th of October City
Business hours in 6th of October City (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 2:00 AM - 10:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 11:00 PM (previous day) - 7:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 11:30 AM - 7:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from 6th of October City
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is 6th of October City in?
6th of October City follows the Africa/Cairo time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts 6th of October City at UTC+3.
What time is it in 6th of October City right now?
The current local time in 6th of October City is 22:35:26 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does 6th of October City observe daylight saving time?
Yes. 6th of October City is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is 6th of October City?
6th of October City is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to 6th of October City?
Sphinx International Airport (SPX) is the nearest airport to 6th of October City, located about 36 km away. The current local time at the airport is 22:35:26.
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