Egypt facts
| Capital | Cairo |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Africa, Northern Africa |
| Area | 1,002,450 km² · 387,048 sq mi · 247,710,407 acres |
| Language | Arabic |
| Demonym | Egyptian |
| Currency | Egyptian Pound (EGP) |
| Time zone | Africa/Cairo · UTC+3 · 10:34 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +20 |
| Internet domain | .eg |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types C, F |
| Capital coordinates | 30.0626, 31.2497 |
Time difference
Cairo is on UTC+3 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 5:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 2:00 a.m. |
| London | 10:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 9:00 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Egypt is about 10.7% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Egypt is about 4.1 times the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Cairo to Washington, D.C.: about 9,349 km (5,809 mi) as the crow flies.
- Cairo to London: about 3,510 km (2,181 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Egypt shares land borders with 4 countries: Israel, Libya, Palestine, Sudan.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Egypt?
The capital of Egypt is Cairo.
How big is Egypt?
Egypt covers about 1,002,450 km² (387,048 sq mi), ranking 29 of 196 countries by area. It is about 10.7% of the size of the United States. It is about 4.1 times the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Egypt in?
Cairo uses UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) today. When it is noon in Cairo, it is 5:00 a.m. in New York and 10:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Egypt use?
Egypt uses the Egyptian Pound (EGP).
What is the country code for Egypt?
The international calling code is +20. From the United States dial 011 20 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 20.
What language is spoken in Egypt?
Official or national language: Arabic.