Current time in Cairo
The current time in Cairo, Egypt is shown live on this page. Cairo is in the Africa/Cairo timezone, which has a UTC offset of UTC+03:00 (GMT+3). Cairo observes daylight saving time, switching between EET (UTC+03:00) and EEST (UTC0:02) annually. Cairo has a population of approximately 10.1M people. Cairo uses EGP and the international calling code for Egypt is ++20.
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Cairo, Egypt
Timezone
Africa/Cairo
UTC offset
UTC+03:00
Standard
EET
DST
EEST
Local time guide
Time in Cairo for calls, travel, and planning
Use this page when you need the live local time in Cairo for meetings, travel plans, event schedules, support hours, or international calls. London is currently 2 hours behind Cairo. New York is currently 7 hours behind Cairo.
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Timezone
Africa/Cairo
UTC Offset
UTC+03:00
Abbreviation
GMT+3
DST
Observing now
Region
Northern Africa
Country
Egypt
State / Area
Cairo Governorate
Calling Code
+20
Nearest timezone boundary
Closest city in a different timezone
The nearest major city that uses a different timezone is Tel Aviv, approximately 407 km away. Tel Aviv uses the Asia/Jerusalem timezone. When it is the current time in Cairo, the time in Tel Aviv is different by 0 hours.
City profile
Useful local details for Cairo
Cairo is located in Cairo Governorate, Egypt, in the Africa continent. The primary language spoken here is Arabic. The city has a population of approximately 10.1M, ranking it #24 in Egypt by size. For timezone purposes, Cairo uses Africa/Cairo (UTC+03:00). It observes daylight saving time, switching between EET and EEST depending on the time of year.
Travel and calls
Daylight Saving Time
Cairo observes daylight saving time. In 2026, clocks spring forward on April 24 (from GMT+3 to GMT+3) and clocks fall back on November 1 (from GMT+2 to GMT+2).
Currently observing Daylight Saving Time (DST).
Time comparison
When it is midnight in Cairo
Here is what time it is in other major cities when it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Cairo. This is useful for planning calls and understanding the time difference at a fixed reference point.
Daylight hours
Approximate daylight in Cairo
Based on Cairo's latitude (30.0°N), the estimated daylight duration for this month is approximately 13.9 hours, with sunrise around 5:02 AM and sunset around 6:58 PM. At this mid-latitude, daylight hours shift noticeably between seasons, with longer days in summer and shorter days in winter.
Best time to call
Planning calls with Cairo
For work calls, the standard business window in Cairo is roughly 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM GMT+3. If the other party is in a distant timezone, verify the exact date before sending a calendar invite — daylight saving transitions can shift the overlap by an hour without warning.
Business hours in Cairo (11:00 AM - 6:00 PM) overlap with London starting at 9:00 AM. The best window for calls between these two cities is 7 hours per day. Business hours overlap: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM in Cairo time.
Local planning notes
Best call window
The optimal window for calls between Cairo and London is 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM in Cairo time (7 overlapping hours).
Daylight saving impact
Cairo switches between EET and EEST each year. Recurring meetings may shift by an hour during transitions. Upcoming transitions: spring forward on April 24, fall back on November 1.
Travel essentials
For travel and business planning, Cairo uses EGP and the calling code for Egypt is +20. Languages spoken here include Arabic. The city has a population of around 10.1M, making it a major regional hub for timezone planning in Northern Africa.
Timezone context
The nearest timezone boundary is 407 km away at Tel Aviv (IST). This is a moderate distance, but the timezone difference can affect daily coordination.
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