Geographic position of Suez
Suez is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 29.9737° N, 32.5263° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,337 km (2,074 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,682 km (4,152 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,355 km (8,298 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 3,137 km (1,949 mi) east
Suez 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 Suez
With a population of 699,541, Suez ranks as the 6th most populous city in Egypt, out of 234 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Suez
Capital International Airport (CCE / HECP) is a regional airport located about 67 km (42 mi) from Suez.
Current local time at the airport is 22:33:36.
Daylight saving time changes in Suez
Suez 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 Suez
Business hours in Suez (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 Suez
Compare time in Suez with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Suez in?
Suez 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 Suez at UTC+3.
What time is it in Suez right now?
The current local time in Suez is 22:33:36 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Suez observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Suez 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 Suez?
Suez is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Suez?
Capital International Airport (CCE) is the nearest airport to Suez, located about 67 km away. The current local time at the airport is 22:33:36.
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