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Current Date And Time In Al Maţariyah, Egypt

Sunday, 26 July 2026
13:06:50 EET
State: Dakahlia
Currency: Egyptian Pound (EGP)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EET)
Population: 162,045

✈️ Al Maţariyah, Dakahlia, Egypt - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Al Maţariyah, Dakahlia, Egypt using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Al Maţariyah.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Al Maţariyah with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Al Maţariyah — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Egypt, which includes Al Maţariyah, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Egypt before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Egypt's time zone +02:00, country calling code +20 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .EG. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Al Maţariyah.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+02:00
📞 Country Calling Code+20
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.EG

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Egypt — police 112, ambulance 123, fire brigade 180. Store these in your phone before you reach Al Maţariyah. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Al Maţariyah.

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Police
112
🚑
Ambulance
123
🚒
Fire
180

📊 Egypt At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Egypt — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.731
High
👤
Life Expectancy
71.8
years
📚
Literacy Rate
79.5%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$3,338
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
6.8%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Egypt development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Al Maţariyah for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Al Maţariyah
International Airport • PSD
Port Said International Airport
Port Said, EG
23
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Al Maţariyah's exact coordinates, or Mansoura's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Al Maţariyah From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Al Maţariyah to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)2,367 km1,471 mi~ 3h 32m
Paris (France)3,167 km1,968 mi~ 4h 29m
London (United Kingdom)3,461 km2,151 mi~ 4h 49m
Singapore (Singapore)8,203 km5,097 mi~ 10h 24m
New York (United States)8,993 km5,588 mi~ 11h 20m
Toronto (Canada)9,168 km5,697 mi~ 11h 32m
Tokyo (Japan)9,423 km5,855 mi~ 11h 50m
Los Angeles (United States)12,121 km7,531 mi~ 15h 01m
Sydney (Australia)14,390 km8,941 mi~ 17h 41m
Auckland (New Zealand)16,545 km10,281 mi~ 20h 13m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Al Maţariyah, Egypt is set to Eastern European Time (EET) with a current offset of UTC +02:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Al Maţariyah requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneEastern European Time (EET)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +02:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time1:06 PM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Al Maţariyah to Major World Cities

It is currently 2:06 PM on Sunday in Al Maţariyah. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Al Maţariyah right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Al Maţariyah
New York (United States)Sun, 7:06 AM7h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 4:06 AM10h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 7:06 AM7h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 12:06 PM2h behind
Paris (France)Sun, 1:06 PM1h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 3:06 PM1h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 7:06 PM5h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 8:06 PM6h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 9:06 PM7h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 11:06 PM9h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Al Maţariyah — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Al Maţariyah is the Egyptian pound (EGP), written as . The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
E£ 51.37
EGP
€ 1 Euro
E£ 58.42
EGP
£ 1 British Pound
E£ 68.42
EGP
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
E£ 35.85
EGP
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
E£ 36.42
EGP

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 26, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Al Maţariyah

Knowing which languages are used in Al Maţariyah helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
Arabic

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Al Maţariyah. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Al Manzalah (Dakahlia, Egypt)6 mi9 kmWSW
⬆️
Al Jammaliyah (Dakahlia, Egypt)10 mi16 kmWest (W)
⬆️
Mit Salsil (Dakahlia, Egypt)14 mi22 kmWest (W)
⬆️
Kafr al Kurdi (Dakahlia, Egypt)16 mi25 kmWest (W)
⬆️
Port Said (Port Said, Egypt)17 mi27 kmENE
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Al Maţariyah

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Al Maţariyah is the Petra (Jordan), about 340 km away. Straight-line distances from Al Maţariyah to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan340 km211 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy2,105 km1,308 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India4,458 km2,770 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China7,361 km4,574 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil10,015 km6,223 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico11,450 km7,115 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru12,134 km7,539 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Al Maţariyah shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Dakahlia and Egypt. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Dakahlia Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Dakahlia, including major hub cities.
✈️ Egypt Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Egypt.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Al Maţariyah, Egypt runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type C/F socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Al Maţariyah and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Al Maţariyah.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
FType F: Two round pins + grounding clips (Schuko)
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🧭 Al Maţariyah's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Al Maţariyah

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Al Maţariyah. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Al Maţariyah — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Al Maţariyah

Al Maţariyah keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Egypt. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Al Maţariyah

The closest airport to Al Maţariyah is Port Said International Airport (PSD), about 23 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Al Maţariyah From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Al Maţariyah needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Al Maţariyah gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Al Maţariyah

Al Maţariyah rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Al Maţariyah — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Al Maţariyah

ℹ️ Al Maţariyah OverviewSee the full profile of Al Maţariyah — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Al Maţariyah MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Al Maţariyah for distance and direction.
💰 Al Maţariyah CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Al Maţariyah

What side of the road do people drive on in Al Maţariyah?

Al Maţariyah, like the rest of Egypt, drives on the Right. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Al Maţariyah use?

Al Maţariyah runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type C/F sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Al Maţariyah?

In Al Maţariyah, reach police on 112, ambulance on 123, fire brigade on 180. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Al Maţariyah?

Port Said International Airport (PSD) is the nearest airport to Al Maţariyah, about 23 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Al Maţariyah in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Al Maţariyah runs on Eastern European Time (UTC +02:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Al Maţariyah?

Al Maţariyah shares the official and regional languages of Dakahlia and Egypt — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Al Maţariyah?

No — Al Maţariyah uses the Egyptian pound (EGP), symbol . Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Al Maţariyah currency page for live rates.