Current Date And Time In Alexandria, Egypt
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Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Alexandria, a city in Alexandria, Egypt in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Alexandria — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Alexandria | |
| State | Alexandria | |
| Country | Egypt | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 5,263,542 | |
| Area | 2,523.00 km² (974.14 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | State / Province Capital | |
| Population Rank in Alexandria | #1 of 4 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Egyptian Pound | |
| Code ISO-4217 | EGP | |
| Symbol | E£ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +20 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .eg | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 9 | |
| In Feet | 30 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 31.2 | |
| Longitude | 29.92 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 31.202° N 29.916° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 31° 12' 6" N 29° 54' 57" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 31° 12.11' N 29° 54.95' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Rafaḩ, Palestinian Territory (412 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +02:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:24 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:44 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 20m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 21500 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Cairo | |
| Founded / Incorporated | -0330-01-01 |
Alexandria is a city situated in Alexandria, Egypt, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Alexandria as a State / Province Capital. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Alexandria
The latitude and longitude of Alexandria pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 9 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Alexandria on the map
Alexandria runs on UTC +02:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Alexandria run on Egyptian Pound (EGP), shown with the symbol E£. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Alexandria exchange rates
To ring a number in Alexandria from outside Egypt, dial +20 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Alexandria and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Alexandria ranks #1 of 4 cities in Alexandria. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Alexandria market. › Cities near Alexandria
Alexandria has a recorded population of approximately 5,263,542 people. That places it #1 of 4 cities with population data in Alexandria. Browse more cities in Alexandria for comparison.
Alexandria spans approximately 2,523.00 square kilometers (974.14 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Alexandria is part of Alexandria in Egypt. It is classified as a State / Province Capital.
Alexandria keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 05:24 AM and sets around 06:44 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Alexandria price in Egyptian pound (EGP), written with the symbol E£. Check live rates on our Alexandria currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Alexandria lands you closest to Rafaḩ, Palestinian Territory, about 412 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Alexandria sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
