Geographic position of Alexandria
Alexandria is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 31.2018° N, 29.9158° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,473 km (2,158 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,545 km (4,067 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,492 km (8,384 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 2,849 km (1,770 mi) east
Alexandria 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 Alexandria
With a population of 5,263,542, Alexandria ranks as the 2nd most populous city in Egypt, out of 234 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Alexandria
Alexandria International Airport (HBE / HEAX) is a major international airport located about 37 km (23 mi) from Alexandria.
Current local time at the airport is 21:49:54.
Daylight saving time changes in Alexandria
Alexandria 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 Alexandria
Business hours in Alexandria (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 Alexandria
Compare time in Alexandria with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Alexandria in?
Alexandria 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 Alexandria at UTC+3.
What time is it in Alexandria right now?
The current local time in Alexandria is 21:49:54 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Alexandria observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Alexandria 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 Alexandria?
Alexandria is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Alexandria?
Alexandria International Airport (HBE) is the nearest airport to Alexandria, located about 37 km away. The current local time at the airport is 21:49:54.
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