Current Time in Cairo, Egypt
Live local time in Cairo with its UTC offset, daylight saving status and the time difference from your location.
Cairo Africa/Cairo
About time in Cairo
Cairo uses Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) as its standard time. During daylight saving time it switches to Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3). Daylight saving time starts on the last Friday in April and ends on the last Thursday in October.
Egypt brought back daylight saving time in 2023 after several years without it. Rules that change like this are a good reason to keep your browser up to date.
When do the clocks change in Cairo?
Daylight saving dates for 2026 and 2027, taken from the IANA time zone database. Times are local time in Cairo.
| Date | Clock change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, April 24, 2026 | 00:00 → 01:00 · forward 1 hour | EEST, UTC+3 |
| Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 24:00 → 23:00 · back 1 hour | EET, UTC+2 |
| Friday, April 30, 2027 | 00:00 → 01:00 · forward 1 hour | EEST, UTC+3 |
| Thursday, October 28, 2027 | 24:00 → 23:00 · back 1 hour | EET, UTC+2 |
Other countries change on other dates, so the gap to Cairo can move for a week or more. See when the clocks change around the world and what happens to recurring meetings.
Time difference between Cairo and other cities
The table below is calculated live from your browser's time zone data, so it already includes today's daylight saving rules.
| City | Time there now | Compared with Cairo |
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Sunrise and sunset in Cairo
Local times in Cairo, calculated for its coordinates (30.04° N, 31.24° E). They can differ by a minute or two from official tables.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | |||
| March equinox (Mar 20, 2026) | 05:59 | 18:05 | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (Jun 21, 2026) | 05:54 | 19:59 | 14h 05m |
| September equinox (Sep 22, 2026) | 06:43 | 18:52 | 12h 10m |
| December solstice (Dec 21, 2026) | 06:46 | 16:59 | 10h 13m |
Working hours in Cairo converted to UTC
| Local time in Cairo | UTC (standard time) | UTC (daylight saving) |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | 07:00 | 06:00 |
| 12:00 | 10:00 | 09:00 |
| 17:00 | 15:00 | 14:00 |
Frequently asked questions about time in Cairo
When do the clocks change in Cairo in 2026?
In 2026, clocks in Cairo go forward 1 hour on Friday, April 24 at 00:00, and go back 1 hour on Thursday, October 29 at 24:00 (local time).
What time zone is Cairo in?
Cairo is in the Eastern European Time zone (Africa/Cairo). Its standard UTC offset is UTC+2, and it is UTC+3 during daylight saving time (Eastern European Summer Time).
Does Cairo observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Daylight saving time starts on the last Friday in April and ends on the last Thursday in October. During that period clocks in Cairo are set to UTC+3.
When is the longest day of the year in Cairo?
Around Jun 21, at the June solstice. The sun rises at 05:54 and sets at 19:59 local time, about 14h 05m of daylight. The shortest day is around Dec 21, with about 10h 13m.
What does a 09:00–17:00 working day in Cairo look like in UTC?
A 09:00–17:00 working day in Cairo is 07:00–15:00 UTC in standard time and 06:00–14:00 UTC during daylight saving time.