Alexandria lies at 31°12'06.34"N 29°54'56.95"E (decimal: 31.2018, 29.9158), in the subtropics of the northern hemisphere. With a population of about 5,263,542, it ranks among the larger urban areas of Egypt. It lies essentially at sea level (9 m), which shapes both its climate and its skyline. Local time follows the Africa/Cairo timezone.
Alexandria in every coordinate format
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Decimal degrees | 31.201760, 29.915820 |
| DMS | 31°12'06.34"N 29°54'56.95"E |
| DDM | 31°12.1056'N 29°54.9492'E |
| UTM | 35R 777830E 3455627N |
| MGRS | 35R QQ 77830 55626 |
| Plus Code | 8G3F6W28+P84 |
| Geohash | stt38b053 |
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Where this city sits on the globe
- Distance to the equator: 3,469 km
- Distance to the North Pole: 6,538 km · to the South Pole: 13,477 km
- Antipode (opposite point on Earth):
-31.2018, -150.0842— explore it with the antipode finder
Sunrise & sunset in Alexandria through 2026
Local times (Africa/Cairo), computed astronomically for these exact coordinates:
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | 07:00 | 17:09 | 10 h 09 min |
| Feb 1 | 06:54 | 17:36 | 10 h 42 min |
| Mar 1 | 06:29 | 17:59 | 11 h 30 min |
| Apr 1 | 05:50 | 18:20 | 12 h 29 min |
| May 1 | 06:17 | 19:40 | 13 h 22 min |
| Jun 1 | 05:58 | 20:00 | 14 h 02 min |
| Jul 1 | 06:00 | 20:09 | 14 h 08 min |
| Aug 1 | 06:18 | 19:57 | 13 h 39 min |
| Sep 1 | 06:37 | 19:26 | 12 h 48 min |
| Oct 1 | 06:54 | 18:47 | 11 h 52 min |
| Nov 1 | 06:16 | 17:13 | 10 h 56 min |
| Dec 1 | 06:42 | 16:59 | 10 h 16 min |
For today's live values — including golden hour and moon times — use the sunrise & sunset tool.
Distances from Alexandria
| To | Distance | Miles | Initial bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 3,332 km | 2,070 mi | 321° NW |
| New York | 8,842 km | 5,494 mi | 312° NW |
| Tokyo | 9,577 km | 5,951 mi | 50° NE |
| Sydney | 14,580 km | 9,059 mi | 110° ESE |
| Dubai | 2,566 km | 1,594 mi | 99° E |
| Singapore | 8,402 km | 5,221 mi | 97° E |
| Los Angeles | 12,029 km | 7,474 mi | 333° NNW |
| Johannesburg | 6,386 km | 3,968 mi | 182° S |
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Nearest places in this database
| Place | Distance | Bearing |
|---|---|---|
| Shubrā al Khaymah, Egypt | 175 km | 133° SE |
| Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt | 179 km | 139° SE |
| Cairo, Egypt | 180 km | 134° SE |
| Giza, Egypt | 181 km | 137° SE |
| Petra, Jordan | 537 km | 99° E |
Local time
Alexandria uses the Africa/Cairo timezone (UTC+02:00 in January, UTC+03:00 in July) and observes daylight saving time (DST).