Geographic position of Al Fayyum
Al Fayyum is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 29.3100° N, 30.8418° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,263 km (2,028 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,756 km (4,198 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,282 km (8,253 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 2,994 km (1,860 mi) east
Al Fayyum 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 Al Fayyum
With a population of 519,047, Al Fayyum ranks as the 12th most populous city in Egypt, out of 234 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Al Fayyum
Sphinx International Airport (SPX / HESX) is a major international airport located about 89 km (55 mi) from Al Fayyum.
Current local time at the airport is 16:15:02.
Daylight saving time changes in Al Fayyum
Al Fayyum 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 Al Fayyum
Business hours in Al Fayyum (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 Al Fayyum
Compare time in Al Fayyum with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Al Fayyum in?
Al Fayyum 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 Al Fayyum at UTC+3.
What time is it in Al Fayyum right now?
The current local time in Al Fayyum is 16:15:02 on Saturday, 08 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Al Fayyum observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Al Fayyum 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 Al Fayyum?
Al Fayyum is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Al Fayyum?
Sphinx International Airport (SPX) is the nearest airport to Al Fayyum, located about 89 km away. The current local time at the airport is 16:15:02.
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