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Current Date And Time In Arish, Egypt

Friday, 14 August 2026
17:08:22 EET
Currency: Egyptian Pound (EGP)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EET)
Population: 199,243

✈️ Arish, North Sinai, Egypt - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Arish, North Sinai, 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 Arish.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Egypt, which includes Arish, 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 Arish.

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 Arish. 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 Arish.

🚔
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 Arish for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Arish
International Airport • AAC
El Arish International Airport
El Arish, EG
9
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Arish From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Arish 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)2,201 km1,368 mi~ 3h 20m
Paris (France)3,287 km2,043 mi~ 4h 37m
London (United Kingdom)3,574 km2,221 mi~ 4h 57m
Singapore (Singapore)8,036 km4,993 mi~ 10h 12m
New York (United States)9,120 km5,667 mi~ 11h 29m
Toronto (Canada)9,286 km5,770 mi~ 11h 40m
Tokyo (Japan)9,295 km5,776 mi~ 11h 41m
Los Angeles (United States)12,197 km7,579 mi~ 15h 06m
Sydney (Australia)14,230 km8,842 mi~ 17h 29m
Auckland (New Zealand)16,386 km10,182 mi~ 20h 02m

✈ 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 Arish, 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 Arish 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 Time5:08 PM on Friday, August 14, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Arish to Major World Cities

It is currently 6:08 PM on Friday in Arish. 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 Arish 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 Arish
New York (United States)Fri, 11:08 AM7h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Fri, 8:08 AM10h behind
Toronto (Canada)Fri, 11:08 AM7h behind
London (United Kingdom)Fri, 4:08 PM2h behind
Paris (France)Fri, 5:08 PM1h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Fri, 7:08 PM1h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Fri, 11:08 PM5h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sat, 12:08 AM6h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sat, 1:08 AM7h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sat, 3:08 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 Arish — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Arish 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£ 50.28
EGP
€ 1 Euro
E£ 58.22
EGP
£ 1 British Pound
E£ 68.13
EGP
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
E£ 35.65
EGP
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
E£ 36.25
EGP

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed August 14, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Arish

Knowing which languages are used in Arish 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 Arish. 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
Ash Shaykh Zuwayd (North Sinai, Egypt)19 mi31 kmENE
⬆️
Rafaḩ (North Sinai, Egypt)28 mi45 kmENE
⬆️
Rafaḩ (Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territory)29 mi46 kmENE
⬆️
Shokat as-Sufi (Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territory)30 mi48 kmENE
⬆️
Shukat aş Şufi (Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territory)30 mi48 kmENE
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Arish

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Arish is the Petra (Jordan), about 181 km away. Straight-line distances from Arish 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, Jordan181 km112 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy2,239 km1,391 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India4,291 km2,666 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China7,224 km4,489 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil10,163 km6,315 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico11,592 km7,203 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru12,301 km7,644 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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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🧭 Arish's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Arish

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Arish

Arish 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 Arish

The closest airport to Arish is El Arish International Airport (AAC), about 9 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 Arish From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Arish

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

🔎 Explore More About Arish

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Arish

What side of the road do people drive on in Arish?

Arish, 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 Arish use?

Arish 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 Arish?

In Arish, 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 Arish?

El Arish International Airport (AAC) is the nearest airport to Arish, about 9 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Arish 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 Arish?

Arish shares the official and regional languages of North Sinai 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 Arish?

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