Geographic position of Zagazig
Zagazig is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 30.5877° N, 31.5020° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,405 km (2,116 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,614 km (4,110 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,424 km (8,341 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 3,019 km (1,876 mi) east
Zagazig 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 Zagazig
With a population of 430,445, Zagazig ranks as the 15th most populous city in Egypt, out of 234 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Zagazig
Cairo International Airport (CAI / HECA) is a major international airport located about 54 km (33 mi) from Zagazig.
Current local time at the airport is 22:34:11.
Daylight saving time changes in Zagazig
Zagazig 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 Zagazig
Business hours in Zagazig (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 Zagazig
Compare time in Zagazig with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Zagazig in?
Zagazig 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 Zagazig at UTC+3.
What time is it in Zagazig right now?
The current local time in Zagazig is 22:34:11 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Zagazig observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Zagazig 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 Zagazig?
Zagazig is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Zagazig?
Cairo International Airport (CAI) is the nearest airport to Zagazig, located about 54 km away. The current local time at the airport is 22:34:11.
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