Days in Giza are currently getting shorter, about 13 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
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.
Antipode of Giza
The point on Earth exactly opposite Giza is near Manukau City - when it's noon in Giza, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Giza
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Giza
Giza is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 4 days from now.
Because Giza is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Giza
In Giza, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 4m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 12m, a difference of roughly 3h 52m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Giza's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Giza at 30.01° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
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 04:33:14.
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.
Time now in other cities in Egypt
Public Holidays Affecting Giza
Official national holiday observed in Egypt.
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 04:33:14 on Thursday, 17 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 04:33:14.
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