Alexandria×Nukuʻalofa
Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in Alexandria, it's that in Nukuʻalofa.
When it's 8:00 am in Alexandria, it's 6:00 pm in Nukuʻalofa — evening there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Alexandria, it's 8:00 pm in Nukuʻalofa — evening there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Alexandria, it's 10:00 pm in Nukuʻalofa — night there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Alexandria, it's 1:00 am in Nukuʻalofa — late night there, the next day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Alexandria, it's 3:00 am in Nukuʻalofa — late night there, the next day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Alexandria, it's 7:00 am in Nukuʻalofa — morning there, the next day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Alexandria uses the EGP (£) and Nukuʻalofa uses the TOP (T$). Language shifts too — Arabic in Alexandria, English in Nukuʻalofa. Be careful behind the wheel: Alexandria drives on the right, Nukuʻalofa on the left.
- Country
- Egypt
- Capital
- Cairo
- Currency
- Egyptian pound (EGP · £)
- Language
- Arabic
- Calling code
- +20
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- Tonga
- Capital
- Nuku'alofa
- Currency
- Tongan paʻanga (TOP · T$)
- Language
- English, Tongan
- Calling code
- +676
- Drives on
- Left
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Alexandria and Nukuʻalofa?
Alexandria is 10 hours ahead of Nukuʻalofa. Alexandria runs on GMT+3 and Nukuʻalofa on GMT+13. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When it's 10 am in Alexandria, what time is it in Nukuʻalofa?
10:00 am in Alexandria is 8:00 pm in Nukuʻalofa on the same day — evening there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When it's 3 pm in Alexandria, what time is it in Nukuʻalofa?
3:00 pm in Alexandria is 1:00 am in Nukuʻalofa the next day — late night there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
Standard 09:00–17:00 workdays don't intersect. Most teams compromise with one side meeting early (before 09:00) or late (after 17:00).
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Alexandria from Nukuʻalofa?
About 17,278 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 20h 50m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Alexandria and Nukuʻalofa use?
Alexandria uses the Egyptian pound (EGP, £); Nukuʻalofa uses the Tongan paʻanga (TOP, T$). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Alexandria from Nukuʻalofa?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +20, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Alexandria and Nukuʻalofa?
Alexandria primarily speaks Arabic; Nukuʻalofa speaks English, Tongan. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Alexandria and Nukuʻalofa drive on the same side of the road?
No. Egypt drives on the right, Tonga on the left. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.