Current Date And Time In Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt
Friday, 14 August 2026
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Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Sharm el-Sheikh, a city in South Sinai, Egypt in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Sharm el-Sheikh — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Sharm el-Sheikh | |
| State | South Sinai | |
| Country | Egypt | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 38,478 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in South Sinai | #1 of 6 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 | 11 | |
| In Feet | 36 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 27.92 | |
| Longitude | 34.33 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 27.916° N 34.33° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 27° 54' 57" N 34° 19' 48" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 27° 54.95' N 34° 19.8' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to South Sinai Capital | 78 km West-Northwest of El-Tor | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Duba, Saudi Arabia (148 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 | 🔥 05:11 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:23 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 12m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Cairo |
Sharm el-Sheikh is a city situated in South Sinai, Egypt, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Sharm el-Sheikh 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 South Sinai
The latitude and longitude of Sharm el-Sheikh pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 11 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Sharm el-Sheikh on the map
Sharm el-Sheikh 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 Sharm el-Sheikh 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. › Sharm el-Sheikh exchange rates
To ring a number in Sharm el-Sheikh 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 Sharm el-Sheikh and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Sharm el-Sheikh ranks #1 of 6 cities in South Sinai. It lies about 78 km West-Northwest of El-Tor, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the South Sinai market. › Cities near Sharm el-Sheikh
Sharm el-Sheikh has a recorded population of approximately 38,478 people. That places it #1 of 6 cities with population data in South Sinai. Browse more cities in South Sinai for comparison.
Sharm el-Sheikh is part of South Sinai in Egypt. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Sharm el-Sheikh keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 05:11 AM and sets around 06:23 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Sharm el-Sheikh price in Egyptian pound (EGP), written with the symbol E£. Check live rates on our Sharm el-Sheikh currency page.
Sharm el-Sheikh is about 78 km West-Northwest of El-Tor, the capital of South Sinai. See cities near Sharm el-Sheikh for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Sharm el-Sheikh lands you closest to Duba, Saudi Arabia, about 148 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Sharm el-Sheikh sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
