Geographic position of Shubrā al Khaymah
Shubrā al Khaymah is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 30.1251° N, 31.2505° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,354 km (2,084 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,665 km (4,141 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,372 km (8,309 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 3,009 km (1,870 mi) east
Shubrā al Khaymah 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 Shubrā al Khaymah
With a population of 1,240,289, Shubrā al Khaymah ranks as the 4th most populous city in Egypt, out of 234 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Shubrā al Khaymah
Cairo International Airport (CAI / HECA) is a major international airport serving Shubrā al Khaymah directly.
Current local time at the airport is 22:35:26.
Daylight saving time changes in Shubrā al Khaymah
Shubrā al Khaymah 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 Shubrā al Khaymah
Business hours in Shubrā al Khaymah (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 Shubrā al Khaymah
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Shubrā al Khaymah in?
Shubrā al Khaymah 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 Shubrā al Khaymah at UTC+3.
What time is it in Shubrā al Khaymah right now?
The current local time in Shubrā al Khaymah is 22:35:26 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Shubrā al Khaymah observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Shubrā al Khaymah 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 Shubrā al Khaymah?
Shubrā al Khaymah is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Shubrā al Khaymah?
Cairo International Airport (CAI) is the airport serving Shubrā al Khaymah. The current local time at the airport is 22:35:26.
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