Current Date And Time In Rafaḩ, Egypt
Thursday, 13 August 2026
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Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Rafaḩ, a city in North Sinai, Egypt in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Rafaḩ — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Rafaḩ | |
| State | North Sinai | |
| Country | Egypt | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 44,215 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in North Sinai | #2 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 | 60 | |
| In Feet | 197 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 31.28 | |
| Longitude | 34.24 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 31.282° N 34.239° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 31° 16' 55" N 34° 14' 19" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 31° 16.92' N 34° 14.32' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to North Sinai Capital | 45 km West-Southwest of Arish | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Rafaḩ, Palestinian Territory (2 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 | 🔥 05:06 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:29 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 23m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Cairo |
Rafaḩ is a city situated in North Sinai, Egypt, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Rafaḩ as a District Headquarters. 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 North Sinai
The latitude and longitude of Rafaḩ pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 60 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Rafaḩ on the map
Rafaḩ 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 Rafaḩ 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. › Rafaḩ exchange rates
To ring a number in Rafaḩ 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 Rafaḩ and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Rafaḩ ranks #2 of 4 cities in North Sinai. It lies about 45 km West-Southwest of Arish, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the North Sinai market. › Cities near Rafaḩ
Rafaḩ has a recorded population of approximately 44,215 people. That places it #2 of 4 cities with population data in North Sinai. Browse more cities in North Sinai for comparison.
Rafaḩ is part of North Sinai in Egypt. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Rafaḩ keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 05:06 AM and sets around 06:29 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Rafaḩ price in Egyptian pound (EGP), written with the symbol E£. Check live rates on our Rafaḩ currency page.
Rafaḩ is about 45 km West-Southwest of Arish, the capital of North Sinai. See cities near Rafaḩ for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Rafaḩ lands you closest to Rafaḩ, Palestinian Territory, about 2 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Rafaḩ sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
