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Current Time in Cairo, Egypt

Check the current local time in Cairo, Egypt. Cairo uses the Africa/Cairo time zone, with EET (UTC +2:00) during standard time.

Sunrise today
5:56 PM
Sunset today
8:00 AM
Day length
14h 4m
Population
9.5 M
Coordinates: 30.0444° N, 31.2357° E · Elevation: 23 m · Sun data calculated for today, June 24, 2026
Cairo, Egypt — Live Clock
6:51:36 AM
EET Live timezone
Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Cairo Time Zone

Time Zone

Africa/Cairo

Cairo, Egypt

Current zone: EET

Source: IANA Time Zone Database

Standard Time

EET

UTC +2:00

Used outside daylight saving time

Daylight Time

None

UTC +3:00

Observed during daylight saving time

Next DST Change

Follows local rules

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Exact upcoming date unavailable

About Cairo Time (EET)

Cairo is located in Egypt and uses the Africa/Cairo time zone. For anyone coordinating calls or meetings internationally, the key question is rarely "what time is it" — it's which hours in Cairo overlap with your own working day. Use the world clock comparison further down the page to see at a glance how Cairo aligns with other major cities.

Scheduling tip: Always reference a city name in calendar invites rather than a fixed UTC offset. Calendar apps like Google Calendar and Outlook will automatically adjust for any clock changes on both ends, so your meeting stays at the intended local time for everyone involved.

Cairo vs Major Cities

UTC UTC +3:00
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London UTC +1:00
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New York UTC -4:00
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Singapore UTC +8:00
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Dubai UTC +4:00
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Tokyo UTC +9:00
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Mumbai UTC +5:30
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Cairo Stock Exchange Hours

Local Exchange

EGX (Egyptian Exchange)

EGP
Regular session (Cairo local time)
10:00 AM – 2:30 PM (Sun–Thu)

Need to Schedule a Call to Cairo?

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Reviewed by iFormat Time Tools Team Last updated

Time zone data verified against the IANA Time Zone Database. DST rules, UTC offsets, and city assignments are checked against IANA tzdata and updated whenever DST policy changes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Cairo time

What time is it in Cairo right now?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Cairo, Egypt, updated every second. Right now, Cairo is on EET with a UTC offset of UTC +3:00. The time updates automatically — no need to refresh the page.

What timezone is Cairo in?

Cairo uses the Africa/Cairo timezone, fixed at EET (UTC +2:00) year-round with no daylight saving time. The offset never changes, making Cairo a predictable anchor for international scheduling.

How many hours ahead or behind is Cairo?

Cairo is currently UTC +3:00 from UTC. This offset can shift by one hour when daylight saving time starts or ends — always check the live clock above for the current difference.

Does Cairo observe daylight saving time?

No. Cairo stays on EET (UTC +2:00) year-round — no seasonal clock changes. This means the time difference between Cairo and cities that do observe DST will shift by one hour each spring and autumn when those cities change their clocks.

Is Cairo on EET right now?

Cairo is always on EET (UTC +2:00) — no daylight saving time. The offset is stable year-round, so Cairo is easy to schedule with. However, if you are calling from a city that observes DST, your local offset to Cairo will shift by one hour twice a year.

What is the best time to call Cairo from New York?

The best call window from New York to Cairo depends on the current offset. Cairo is currently UTC +3:00 from UTC. Aim for a time when both cities are comfortably within 9:00 AM–5:00 PM — use the time difference table on this page to find the current gap.