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Time Difference: Bangkok to Cairo

🇹🇭BangkokUTC+7
vs
🇪🇬CairoUTC+2
🇹🇭
Bangkok, Thailand
Wed, Jun 3
🇪🇬
Cairo, Egypt
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
4 hours
Cairo is 4 hours behind Bangkok
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Bangkok vs Cairo timezone guide

Bangkok (Thailand) uses the Asia/Bangkok timezone at UTC+7, while Cairo (Egypt) uses Africa/Cairo at UTC+2. This means Cairo is 5 hours behind Bangkok (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Bangkok and Cairo

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 4 hours per day. The shared window is 1pm–5pm in Bangkok, which is 9am–1pm in Cairo. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

BangkokCairoStatus
6am2amBangkok early, Cairo asleep
7am3amBangkok early, Cairo asleep
8am4amBangkok early, Cairo asleep
9am5amBangkok working hours, Cairo asleep
10am6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm9amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
2pm10amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
3pm11amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm12pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm5pmBangkok evening, Cairo evening
10pm6pmBangkok late evening, Cairo evening

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Bangkok and Cairo

Cairo observes daylight saving time, but Bangkok does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around Cairo's transition dates.

  • Jan 1 → Apr 24Bangkok is 5 hours ahead Cairo
  • Apr 24 → Oct 30Bangkok is 4 hours ahead Cairo
  • Oct 30 → Jan 1Bangkok is 5 hours ahead Cairo

Distance between Bangkok and Cairo

Great-circle distance
7,269 km
Direct flight time
~9h 33m

Bangkok and Cairo are 7,269 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~9h 33m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Bangkok and Cairo?
The current time difference is 4 hours. Bangkok is currently 4 hours ahead of Cairo.
Is Bangkok ahead of Cairo?
Yes. Bangkok is currently 4 hours ahead of Cairo.
What time is it in Cairo when it's 9 AM in Bangkok?
When it's 9 AM in Bangkok, it's 5am in Cairo.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Bangkok and Cairo?
The best window is 1pm–5pm in Bangkok, which is 9am–1pm in Cairo. That's 4 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Bangkok and Cairo observe daylight saving time?
Cairo observes daylight saving time, but Bangkok does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Bangkok and Cairo?
Bangkok and Cairo are 7,269 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 9 hours 33 minutes.