Current local time in Cairo
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Africa/CairoUTC+2 / UTC+3
Cairo keeps Eastern European Standard Time (EET, UTC+2) in winter and Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Africa/Cairo.
Daylight saving time in Cairo
Cairo changes its clocks twice a year. The next changes, from the IANA time zone database as of October 2026:
- Thu, Oct 29, 2026: clocks go back 1 hour to UTC+2
- Fri, Apr 30, 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC+3
Cities on the same time as Cairo
These places show the same clock as Cairo every day of the coming year, clock changes included.
Cairo time zone at a glance
- IANA time zone
- Africa/Cairo
- UTC offset
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Daylight saving
- Observed
- Next clock change
- Thu, Oct 29, 2026 → UTC+2
- Country
- Egypt
- Coordinates
- 30.06°, 31.25°
- Population
- 9,606,916
- Local date
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Sunrise and sunset in Cairo today
Computed from Cairo's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.
- Sunrise
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- Sunset
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- Solar noon
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- Day length
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- Civil dawn
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- Civil dusk
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- Golden hour ends
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- Golden hour begins
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Cairo time difference from major cities
| City | Local time now | Cairo is |
|---|---|---|
| New York CityUnited States | — | 7h ahead |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | — | 2h ahead |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | — | 1h behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | — | 5h behind |
| TokyoJapan | — | 6h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | — | 8h behind |
Need a different pair? Compare any two cities or convert a specific time.
Cairo time: questions and answers
- What time is it in Cairo right now?
- The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time in Cairo, updated every second from your device's clock. Cairo keeps Eastern European Standard Time (EET, UTC+2) in winter and Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) in summer.
- What time zone is Cairo in?
- Cairo is in the IANA time zone Africa/Cairo: Eastern European Standard Time (EET, UTC+2) in winter and Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) in summer.
- Does Cairo observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Upcoming changes: Thu, Oct 29, 2026: clocks go back 1 hour to UTC+2; Fri, Apr 30, 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC+3.
- Which cities share Cairo's time?
- Alexandria, Giza, Shubrā al Khaymah, Port Said, Suez, Madīnat an Naşr keep the same clock as Cairo all year.
Planning something with Cairo?
- Find a meeting time — the hours that overlap between Cairo and your team.
- Convert a time — turn a time in Cairo into yours, or the other way round.
- Compare office hours — when Cairo offices and yours are both open.
- Send a calendar invite — with the Africa/Cairo time zone set correctly.