Geographic position of Aswān
Aswān is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 24.0908° N, 32.8994° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 2,682 km (1,667 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 7,337 km (4,559 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 12,701 km (7,892 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 3,343 km (2,077 mi) east
Aswān 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 Aswān
With a population of 379,774, Aswān ranks as the 19th most populous city in Egypt, out of 234 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Aswān
Aswan International Airport (ASW / HESN) is a major international airport located about 17 km (10 mi) from Aswān.
Current local time at the airport is 22:33:38.
Daylight saving time changes in Aswān
Aswān 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 Aswān
Business hours in Aswān (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 Aswān
Compare time in Aswān with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Aswān in?
Aswān 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 Aswān at UTC+3.
What time is it in Aswān right now?
The current local time in Aswān is 22:33:38 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Aswān observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Aswān 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 Aswān?
Aswān is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Aswān?
Aswan International Airport (ASW) is the nearest airport to Aswān, located about 17 km away. The current local time at the airport is 22:33:38.
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