Geo Countries
Râs el-Barr, Dakahlia, Egypt – Egypt Flag

Current Date And Time In Râs el-Barr, Egypt

Sunday, 26 July 2026
13:07:25 EET
State: Dakahlia
Currency: Egyptian Pound (EGP)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EET)
Population: 10,213

✈️ Râs el-Barr, Dakahlia, Egypt - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Râs el-Barr, 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 Râs el-Barr.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Râs el-Barr 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 Râs el-Barr — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

Quick Links: Overview | Map | Currency | Nearby Cities | Dakahlia Travel | Egypt Travel

🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Egypt, which includes Râs el-Barr, 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 Râs el-Barr.

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 Râs el-Barr. 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 Râs el-Barr.

🚔
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 Râs el-Barr for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Râs el-Barr
International Airport • PSD
Port Said International Airport
Port Said, EG
47
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Râs el-Barr From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Râs el-Barr 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)2,393 km1,487 mi~ 3h 34m
Paris (France)3,127 km1,943 mi~ 4h 26m
London (United Kingdom)3,421 km2,125 mi~ 4h 46m
Singapore (Singapore)8,227 km5,112 mi~ 10h 26m
New York (United States)8,954 km5,564 mi~ 11h 17m
Toronto (Canada)9,128 km5,672 mi~ 11h 29m
Tokyo (Japan)9,415 km5,850 mi~ 11h 50m
Los Angeles (United States)12,079 km7,506 mi~ 14h 58m
Sydney (Australia)14,420 km8,960 mi~ 17h 43m
Auckland (New Zealand)16,576 km10,300 mi~ 20h 15m

✈ 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 Râs el-Barr, 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 Râs el-Barr 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 Time1:07 PM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Râs el-Barr to Major World Cities

It is currently 2:07 PM on Sunday in Râs el-Barr. 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 Râs el-Barr 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 Râs el-Barr
New York (United States)Sun, 7:07 AM7h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 4:07 AM10h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 7:07 AM7h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 12:07 PM2h behind
Paris (France)Sun, 1:07 PM1h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 3:07 PM1h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 7:07 PM5h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 8:07 PM6h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 9:07 PM7h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 11:07 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 Râs el-Barr — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Râs el-Barr 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 Râs el-Barr

Knowing which languages are used in Râs el-Barr 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 Râs el-Barr. 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
‘Izbat al Burj (Dakahlia, Egypt)1 mi1 kmEast (E)
⬆️
Damietta (Damietta, Egypt)7 mi11 kmSouth (S)
⬆️
Kafr al Baţţikh (Damietta, Egypt)9 mi15 kmSW
⬆️
Dumyaţ al Jadidah (Damietta, Egypt)10 mi17 kmWSW
⬆️
Ar-Rawḍah (Damietta, Egypt)14 mi22 kmSSW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Râs el-Barr

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Râs el-Barr is the Petra (Jordan), about 369 km away. Straight-line distances from Râs el-Barr 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, Jordan369 km229 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy2,067 km1,284 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India4,473 km2,779 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China7,356 km4,571 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil10,015 km6,223 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico11,414 km7,092 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru12,117 km7,529 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

Râs el-Barr 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 Râs el-Barr, 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 Râs el-Barr and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Râs el-Barr.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
FType F: Two round pins + grounding clips (Schuko)
States By Alphabets

🧭 Râs el-Barr's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Râs el-Barr

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Râs el-Barr. 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 Râs el-Barr — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Râs el-Barr

Râs el-Barr 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 Râs el-Barr

The closest airport to Râs el-Barr is Port Said International Airport (PSD), about 47 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 Râs el-Barr From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Râs el-Barr 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 Râs el-Barr gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Râs el-Barr

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

🔎 Explore More About Râs el-Barr

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Râs el-Barr

What side of the road do people drive on in Râs el-Barr?

Râs el-Barr, 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 Râs el-Barr use?

Râs el-Barr 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 Râs el-Barr?

In Râs el-Barr, 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 Râs el-Barr?

Port Said International Airport (PSD) is the nearest airport to Râs el-Barr, about 47 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Râs el-Barr in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Râs el-Barr 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 Râs el-Barr?

Râs el-Barr 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 Râs el-Barr?

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