
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Ḩalwan, a city in Cairo, Egypt in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Ḩalwan — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Ḩalwan | |
| State | Cairo | |
| Country | Egypt | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 230,000 | |
| Area | 7,700.00 km² (2,972.99 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Cairo | #5 of 9 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 | 28 | |
| In Feet | 92 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 29.84 | |
| Longitude | 31.3 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 29.841° N 31.301° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 29° 50' 29" N 31° 18' 3" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 29° 50.49' N 31° 18.05' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Cairo Capital | 25 km North-Northwest of Cairo | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Rafaḩ, Palestinian Territory (325 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 | 🔥 05:20 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:39 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 19m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Cairo | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1891-03-08 |
Ḩalwan is a city situated in Cairo, Egypt, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Ḩalwan as a Populated Place. 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 Cairo
The latitude and longitude of Ḩalwan pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 28 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Ḩalwan on the map
Ḩalwan 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 Ḩalwan 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. › Ḩalwan exchange rates
To ring a number in Ḩalwan 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 Ḩalwan and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Ḩalwan ranks #5 of 9 cities in Cairo. It lies about 25 km North-Northwest of Cairo, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Cairo market. › Cities near Ḩalwan
Ḩalwan has a recorded population of approximately 230,000 people. That places it #5 of 9 cities with population data in Cairo. Browse more cities in Cairo for comparison.
Ḩalwan spans approximately 7,700.00 square kilometers (2,972.99 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Ḩalwan keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 05:20 AM and sets around 06:39 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Ḩalwan price in Egyptian pound (EGP), written with the symbol E£. Check live rates on our Ḩalwan currency page.
Ḩalwan is about 25 km North-Northwest of Cairo, the capital of Cairo. See cities near Ḩalwan for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Ḩalwan lands you closest to Rafaḩ, Palestinian Territory, about 325 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Ḩalwan sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.