Geographic position of Port Said
Port Said is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 31.2653° N, 32.3019° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,480 km (2,162 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,538 km (4,063 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,499 km (8,388 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 3,074 km (1,910 mi) east
Port Said 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 Port Said
With a population of 780,515, Port Said ranks as the 5th most populous city in Egypt, out of 234 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Port Said
Port Said International Airport (PSD / HEPS) is a major international airport serving Port Said directly.
Current local time at the airport is 22:35:07.
Daylight saving time changes in Port Said
Port Said 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 Port Said
Business hours in Port Said (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 Port Said
Compare time in Port Said with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Port Said in?
Port Said 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 Port Said at UTC+3.
What time is it in Port Said right now?
The current local time in Port Said is 22:35:07 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Port Said observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Port Said 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 Port Said?
Port Said is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Port Said?
Port Said International Airport (PSD) is the airport serving Port Said. The current local time at the airport is 22:35:07.
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