Current local time in Cairo
Cairo, Egypt, uses the Africa/Cairo time zone (Eastern European Standard Time / Eastern European Summer Time). Clocks change 2 times in 2026. Below: the live clock, exact clock-change dates, sunrise and sunset, and the best times to call other cities.
- Time zone
- Eastern European Summer TimeEEST
- UTC offset now
- UTC+3
- Daylight saving
- Next change Thursday, October 29, 2026: UTC+3 → UTC+2
- Dialing code
- +20
The time zone, at a glance.
Cairo follows Africa/Cairo. There are 2 clock changes scheduled in 2026 under the current time zone rules. For an appointment, use the date of the event: another city can change its clocks even when this one does not.
Offsets shown at local noon on the 15th of each month, 2026. Exact transition instants are listed below.
When do the clocks change?
2026
23:59 is followed by 01:00 one minute later.
Some local times are skipped.UTC+2 → UTC+32026-04-23 22:00 UTC23:59 is followed by 23:00 one minute later.
Some local times occur twice. Choose the occurrence when converting.UTC+3 → UTC+22026-10-29 21:00 UTC2027
23:59 is followed by 01:00 one minute later.
Some local times are skipped.UTC+2 → UTC+32027-04-29 22:00 UTC23:59 is followed by 23:00 one minute later.
Some local times occur twice. Choose the occurrence when converting.UTC+3 → UTC+22027-10-28 21:00 UTCFuture dates reflect the time zone database available at build time (2026-10-22), not a promise that governments will leave the rules unchanged. See the international clock-change calendar →
How the light changes in Cairo.
Of these monthly samples, Jun has the most daylight (14h 4m) and Dec the least (10h 14m).
| Date in 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 6:51 AM | 5:17 PM | 10h 26m | UTC+2 |
| Feb 15 | 6:35 AM | 5:43 PM | 11h 8m | UTC+2 |
| Mar 15 | 6:05 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 58m | UTC+2 |
| Apr 15 | 5:28 AM | 6:22 PM | 12h 54m | UTC+2 |
| May 15 | 6:01 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 40m | UTC+3 |
| Jun 15 | 5:53 AM | 7:57 PM | 14h 4m | UTC+3 |
| Jul 15 | 6:04 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 54m | UTC+3 |
| Aug 15 | 6:22 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 14m | UTC+3 |
| Sep 15 | 6:39 AM | 7:00 PM | 12h 21m | UTC+3 |
| Oct 15 | 6:56 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 28m | UTC+3 |
| Nov 15 | 6:20 AM | 4:58 PM | 10h 39m | UTC+2 |
| Dec 15 | 6:43 AM | 4:56 PM | 10h 14m | UTC+2 |
Local civil times; a jump in sunrise on the clock can reflect daylight saving, not an abrupt change in the Sun’s movement.
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Best times to call from Cairo
One-hour calls on Thursday, October 22, 2026, preferring 9 am – 5 pm on both sides. Times are Cairo time unless marked.
| Calling | Difference | Best one-hour window | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 hours behind | 4:00 PM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–10:00 AM there) | Working hours for both |
| London | 2 hours behind | 11:00 AM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–3:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Tokyo | 6 hours ahead | 9:00 AM–11:00 AM (3:00 PM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Los Angeles | 10 hours behind | 7:00 PM–9:00 PM (9:00 AM–11:00 AM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Sydney | 8 hours ahead | 7:00 AM–1:00 PM (3:00 PM–9:00 PM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Dubai | 1 hour ahead | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM (10:00 AM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
Calculated for the date above; differences can change around clock-change dates. Public holidays and personal schedules are not included.
Upcoming public holidays
National holidays in Egypt, when offices and banks are often closed. Regional holidays are not listed.
- Thu, Jan 7, 2027 · Christmas Day
- Mon, Jan 25, 2027 · National Police Day
- Mon, Jan 25, 2027 · Revolution Day 2011
- Tue, Mar 9, 2027 · End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)
- Sun, Apr 25, 2027 · Sinai Liberation Day
- Sat, May 1, 2027 · Labour Day
Airports serving Cairo
Flight times are published in each airport’s local time. Airports with scheduled service within 80 km; straight-line distance from the city center.
- CAI Cairo International Airport · 17 km
- SPX Sphinx International Airport · 33 km
- CCE Capital International Airport · 58 km
Places that share Cairo’s clock
These places use the same Africa/Cairo rules, so their time always matches Cairo, including clock changes.
- Alexandria
- El Giza
- Bur Said
- Luxor
- El Mansura
- Suez
- Ismailia
- Asyut
- Tanta
- Sohag
- Damanhûr
- El Minya
- Beni Suef
- El Faiyum
- Zagazig
- Aswan
- Qena
- Dumyat
- Shibin el Kom
- Kom Ombo
Also on UTC+3 today
Countries with places on the same offset on 2026-10-22. Their clocks match Cairo today but may differ after a clock change.
- Russia
- Turkey
- Iraq
- Saudi Arabia
- Ethiopia
- Kenya
- Tanzania
- Syria
- Ukraine
- Greece
- Yemen
- Romania
- Lebanon
- Israel
- Belarus
- Madagascar
- Uganda
- Qatar
Questions about time in Cairo
What time zone is Cairo in?
Cairo uses the IANA time zone Africa/Cairo, known as Eastern European Standard Time in winter and Eastern European Summer Time in summer. Its offset is UTC+2 or UTC+3 depending on the date.
Does Cairo observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, clocks go forward on Friday, April 24, 2026 and go back on Thursday, October 29, 2026. The next change is on Thursday, October 29, 2026, from UTC+3 to UTC+2.
What is the time difference between Cairo and other major cities?
On Thursday, October 22, 2026: New York is 7 hours behind Cairo; London is 2 hours behind Cairo; Tokyo is 6 hours ahead of Cairo; Los Angeles is 10 hours behind Cairo; Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Cairo; Dubai is 1 hour ahead of Cairo.
How do I call Cairo from abroad?
Dial your international access code (or + on a mobile), then +20, then the local number without its leading trunk zero where one is used. Check the best calling windows above before you dial.
What these numbers can—and cannot—tell you.
The live clock converts your device’s time with your browser’s IANA-based time zone data. It does not independently synchronize your clock. The solar calculations use SunCalc with representative city-center coordinates; civil sunrise and sunset are approximate horizon events, not weather forecasts.
Our date-aware calculations are more useful than treating Cairo as a permanently fixed abbreviation. For calendar software, use Africa/Cairo. For a one-off invitation, include the full date and a shared conversion link. Read the methodology and data limitations.