Geographic position of Giza
Giza is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 30.0094° N, 31.2086° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,341 km (2,076 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,678 km (4,150 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,359 km (8,301 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 3,008 km (1,869 mi) east
Giza 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 Giza
With a population of 4,367,343, Giza ranks as the 3rd most populous city in Egypt, out of 234 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Giza
Cairo International Airport (CAI / HECA) is a major international airport located about 21 km (13 mi) from Giza.
Current local time at the airport is 21:49:26.
Daylight saving time changes in Giza
Giza 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 Giza
Business hours in Giza (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 Giza
Compare time in Giza with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Giza in?
Giza 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 Giza at UTC+3.
What time is it in Giza right now?
The current local time in Giza is 21:49:26 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Giza observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Giza 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 Giza?
Giza is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Giza?
Cairo International Airport (CAI) is the nearest airport to Giza, located about 21 km away. The current local time at the airport is 21:49:26.
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