Current local time in Cairo, Egypt
The live clock above shows the time in Cairo. Cairo is in the Africa/Cairo time zone, UTC+3 right now (EEST).
| Country | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Region | Al Qahirah |
| Population | about 9.8 million |
| Coordinates | 30.05° N, 31.25° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Cairo |
| Abbreviation | EET / EEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 (winter) / UTC+3 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Cairo uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+2 (EET) and UTC+3 (EEST). The next change is on Thursday, October 29, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 5:59 AM | 6:05 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:54 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| September equinox | 6:43 AM | 6:52 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 6:46 AM | 4:59 PM | 10 h 12 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Cairo at about 12:03 PM in mid-January, and about 1:00 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 5 minutes behind the sun, because Cairo sits at 31.2° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Cairo time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Cairo |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 hours behind | |
| Los Angeles | 10 hours behind | |
| London | 2 hours behind | |
| Paris | 1 hour behind | |
| Dubai | 2 hours ahead in Jan, 1 hour ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 3.5 hours ahead in Jan, 2.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 6 hours ahead in Jan, 5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 7 hours ahead in Jan, 6 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 9 hours ahead in Jan, 7 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Cairo |
|---|---|---|
| El Giza | 7 km (5 mi) | same time |
| Benha | 47 km (29 mi) | same time |
| Zagazig | 65 km (40 mi) | same time |
| Shibin el Kom | 69 km (43 mi) | same time |
| Tanta | 86 km (53 mi) | same time |
| El Faiyum | 91 km (57 mi) | same time |
| Beni Suef | 109 km (68 mi) | same time |
| El Mansura | 112 km (70 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Egypt
- Alexandria
- El Giza
- Bur Said
- Luxor
- El Mansura
- Suez
- Ismailia
- Asyut
- Tanta
- Sohag
- Damanhûr
- El Minya
- Beni Suef
- El Faiyum
- Zagazig
- Aswan
- Qena
- Dumyat
Questions people ask
What time zone is Cairo in?
Cairo is in the Africa/Cairo time zone, UTC+2, or UTC+3 during daylight saving time.
Does Cairo have daylight saving time?
Cairo uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+2 (EET) and UTC+3 (EEST). The next change is on Thursday, October 29, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Cairo when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Cairo's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 5 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).