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What time is it in Cairo right now?

09:23 PM
Thu, Jun 4
Timezone
Africa/Cairo
UTC Offset
UTC+2
Coordinates
30.04, 31.24
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About the Cairo timezone

The current time in Cairo, Egypt is 09:23 PM (UTC+3). Cairo observes Africa/Cairo (UTC+2).

Cairo is located in Egypt at 30.04°N, 31.24°E. View Cairo on the interactive map or compare its time with any other city using the links below.

Today in Cairo

Sunrise
5:53 AM
Solar noon
12:52 PM
Sunset
7:52 PM
Day length
13h 59m

On Thursday, June 4, Cairo sees 13h 59m of daylight. The sun rises at 5:53 AM, reaches its highest point at 12:52 PM, and sets at 7:52 PM local time.

Daylight saving time in Cairo

Cairo observes daylight saving time. In 2026, the clocks change as follows:

  • Friday, April 24, 2026 — clocks spring forward at 1:00 AM local time (UTC+2 → UTC+3).
  • Thursday, October 29, 2026 — clocks fall back at 11:00 PM local time (UTC+3 → UTC+2).

During DST, business hours in Cairo shift by one hour relative to fixed-offset zones such as UTC, GMT, and most Asian and African timezones. If you schedule recurring meetings with Cairo, expect the difference to change around these dates.

Working with Cairo from around the world

Time difference between Cairo and major business hubs, and the window where standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap in both cities. For example, 9am–4pm in Cairo corresponds to 10am–5pm in Dubai.

HubDifferenceWorkday overlap
Dubai1 hour behind9am–4pm (Cairo) = 10am–5pm (Dubai)
Berlin1 hour ahead10am–5pm (Cairo) = 9am–4pm (Berlin)
London2 hours ahead11am–5pm (Cairo) = 9am–3pm (London)
Singapore5 hours behind9am–12pm (Cairo) = 2pm–5pm (Singapore)
Tokyo6 hours behind9am–11am (Cairo) = 3pm–5pm (Tokyo)
New York7 hours ahead4pm–5pm (Cairo) = 9am–10am (New York)
Sydney7 hours behind9am–10am (Cairo) = 4pm–5pm (Sydney)
Los Angeles10 hours aheadno 9-to-5 overlap

Cities near Cairo

The geographically closest cities tracked on Timezones.live, with their distance from Cairo and current time difference.

CityDistanceTime difference
Tel AvivIsrael407 kmsame time
BeirutLebanon587 kmsame time
AnkaraTurkey1,109 kmsame time
AthensGreece1,121 kmsame time
IstanbulTurkey1,236 kmsame time
BaghdadIraq1,294 kmsame time

Other cities in UTC+2

🇿🇦Johannesburg🇬🇷Athens🇫🇮Helsinki🇷🇴Bucharest🇺🇦Kyiv🇿🇦Cape Town🇮🇱Tel Aviv🇱🇧Beirut

Compare Cairo with other cities

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Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Cairo right now?
The current time in Cairo, Egypt can be seen at the top of this page. Cairo observes the Africa/Cairo timezone, with a standard UTC offset of UTC+2.
What timezone is Cairo in?
Cairo, Egypt is in the Africa/Cairo timezone.
What is the UTC offset for Cairo?
Cairo has a standard UTC offset of UTC+2.
Does Cairo observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Cairo observes daylight saving time, shifting its local clock by one hour twice a year.
When does daylight saving time start in Cairo in 2026?
In 2026, Cairo springs forward on Friday, April 24, 2026 at 1:00 AM local time.
When does daylight saving time end in Cairo in 2026?
In 2026, Cairo falls back on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 11:00 PM local time.