Time in Cairo
Egypt · Time zone Africa/Cairo
Sunday, October 11, 2026 · UTC+03:00
Africa/Cairo
EG
06:54 AM
06:29 PM
July 23 — Revolution Day
Local time and time zone of Cairo
This page shows the local time in Cairo based on the IANA time zone Africa/Cairo. The time is recalculated directly in your browser to account for daylight saving rules where they apply.
Use this page to plan a call, a meeting or a trip, and to quickly compare Cairo with other cities.
Cairo observes seasonal daylight saving time, so its offset from UTC shifts by about an hour depending on the time of year.
Comparison with major business hubs
Time difference between Cairo and five major global business hubs, with the approximate window where standard office hours (9am–6pm local time) overlap on both sides.
UTC-04:00
Time difference: +7h
Suggested window: 16:00–18:00
UTC+01:00
Time difference: +2h
Suggested window: 11:00–18:00
UTC+04:00
Time difference: -1h
Suggested window: 09:00–17:00
UTC+09:00
Time difference: -6h
Suggested window: 09:00–12:00
UTC+11:00
Time difference: -8h
Suggested window: 09:00–10:00
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Cairo?
The current time in Cairo is calculated live from the Africa/Cairo time zone, shown at the top of this page.
What time zone does Cairo use?
Cairo (EG) uses the IANA time zone Africa/Cairo.
What is the time difference between Cairo and UTC?
Cairo is currently UTC+03:00 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
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