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Current Date And Time In Sidi Ghazi, Egypt

Saturday, 25 July 2026
18:41:54 EET
Currency: Egyptian Pound (EGP)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EET)
Population: 28,136

✈️ Sidi Ghazi, Kafr el-Sheikh, Egypt - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Sidi Ghazi, Kafr el-Sheikh, 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 Sidi Ghazi.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Sidi Ghazi 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 Sidi Ghazi — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Egypt, which includes Sidi Ghazi, 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 Sidi Ghazi.

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 Sidi Ghazi. 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 Sidi Ghazi.

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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 Sidi Ghazi for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Sidi Ghazi
Regional Airport
Birma Air Base
Tanta, EG
43
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Sidi Ghazi's exact coordinates, or Kafr el-Sheikh's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Sidi Ghazi From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Sidi Ghazi 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)2,460 km1,528 mi~ 3h 39m
Paris (France)3,102 km1,927 mi~ 4h 24m
London (United Kingdom)3,399 km2,112 mi~ 4h 45m
Singapore (Singapore)8,295 km5,155 mi~ 10h 31m
New York (United States)8,922 km5,544 mi~ 11h 15m
Toronto (Canada)9,102 km5,656 mi~ 11h 27m
Tokyo (Japan)9,493 km5,899 mi~ 11h 55m
Los Angeles (United States)12,077 km7,504 mi~ 14h 57m
Sydney (Australia)14,478 km8,996 mi~ 17h 47m
Auckland (New Zealand)16,634 km10,336 mi~ 20h 19m

✈ 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 Sidi Ghazi, 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 Sidi Ghazi 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 Time6:41 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Sidi Ghazi to Major World Cities

It is currently 7:41 PM on Saturday in Sidi Ghazi. 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 Sidi Ghazi 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 Sidi Ghazi
New York (United States)Sat, 12:41 PM7h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 9:41 AM10h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 12:41 PM7h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 5:41 PM2h behind
Paris (France)Sat, 6:41 PM1h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 8:41 PM1h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 12:41 AM5h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 1:41 AM6h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 2:41 AM7h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 4:41 AM9h 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 Sidi Ghazi — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Sidi Ghazi 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£ 58.44
EGP
£ 1 British Pound
E£ 68.43
EGP
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
E£ 35.86
EGP
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
E£ 36.43
EGP

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 25, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Sidi Ghazi

Knowing which languages are used in Sidi Ghazi 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 Sidi Ghazi. 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
Ar Riyaḑ (Kafr el-Sheikh, Egypt)7 mi11 kmWNW
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Al Ḩamul (Kafr el-Sheikh, Egypt)9 mi14 kmNE
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Kafr ash Shaykh (Kafr el-Sheikh, Egypt)10 mi15 kmSW
⬆️
Nişf Thani Bashbish (Gharbia, Egypt)10 mi16 kmSE
⬆️
Biyala (Kafr el-Sheikh, Egypt)10 mi17 kmESE
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Sidi Ghazi

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Sidi Ghazi is the Petra (Jordan), about 431 km away. Straight-line distances from Sidi Ghazi 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, Jordan431 km268 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy2,032 km1,263 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India4,550 km2,827 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China7,436 km4,620 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil9,934 km6,173 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico11,371 km7,066 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru12,041 km7,482 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

Sidi Ghazi shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Kafr el-Sheikh and Egypt. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Kafr el-Sheikh Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Kafr el-Sheikh, including major hub cities.
✈️ Egypt Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Egypt.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Sidi Ghazi, 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 Sidi Ghazi and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Sidi Ghazi.

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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🧭 Sidi Ghazi's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Sidi Ghazi

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Sidi Ghazi

Sidi Ghazi 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 Sidi Ghazi

The closest airport to Sidi Ghazi is Birma Air Base, about 43 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 Sidi Ghazi From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Sidi Ghazi 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 Sidi Ghazi gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Sidi Ghazi

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

🔎 Explore More About Sidi Ghazi

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Sidi Ghazi

What side of the road do people drive on in Sidi Ghazi?

Sidi Ghazi, 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 Sidi Ghazi use?

Sidi Ghazi 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 Sidi Ghazi?

In Sidi Ghazi, 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 Sidi Ghazi?

Birma Air Base is the nearest airport to Sidi Ghazi, about 43 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Sidi Ghazi in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Sidi Ghazi 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 Sidi Ghazi?

Sidi Ghazi shares the official and regional languages of Kafr el-Sheikh 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 Sidi Ghazi?

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