Where to stay
Neighborhood guide
The central port district keeps commerce and services close together, while residential neighborhoods spread out further from the canal. A car or taxi helps in reaching the more spread-out outer areas.
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Suez, Egypt uses Africa/Cairo, currently EEST (UTC+03:00). Clocks move back 1 hour on 29 October 2026.
Suez is a city in Egypt, home to around 699,500 people. Local clocks move forward and back with daylight saving time each year.
Time zone
UTC offset
UTC+03:00
Country
🇪🇬 Egypt
Population
699,541
Calling code
+20
Currency
EGP
Next clock change
Suez vs. other major cities
Shift date & time
−12h+12h
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- Sunrise / sunset
- 06:53 / 18:16
- Day length
- 11h 23m
Suez, beyond the clock
Written for people arriving, calling in, or planning a trip around the time difference.
What to see
Timed to the light
Views of the canal and the city's port activity are a distinctive draw, best enjoyed during the cooler months given how intense the desert heat can get in summer.
Weather & daylight
October
- Sunrise
- 06:53
- Sunset
- 18:16
- Daylight
- 11h 23m
Getting around
Transit notes
Taxis and buses are the main ways to get around, with a car useful for covering the wider city.
Best time to visit
Seasons & timing
Cooler months, roughly November through March, are far more comfortable than the intense heat of summer in this desert climate.
Currency & language
🇪🇬 EGP
Egypt uses the EGP, calling code +20.
The Egyptian pound is the local currency, and Arabic is the official language. Friendly bargaining is a normal and expected part of shopping in local markets.
Common questions
What time zone is Suez in?
Suez uses the Africa/Cairo time zone, currently EEST (UTC+03:00).
Does Suez observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Clocks move back 1 hour on 29 October 2026.
How many hours ahead or behind is Suez?
Suez is 3 hours ahead of UTC, 7 hours ahead of New York City, 2 hours ahead of London and 6 hours behind Tokyo. Relative to your own clock: .