Current time in Cairo, Egypt

Time in Cairo, Egypt
6:17 AM
 

Cairo time zone and facts

Time zone
Egypt Time (EEST)
UTC offset
UTC+3
Daylight saving
Clocks go back 1 hour on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Sunrise today
7:00 AM
Sunset today
6:19 PM
Country
Egypt
Region
Al Qahirah
Coordinates
30.05°N, 31.25°E

Time difference from Cairo

CityTime nowDifference
New York11:17 PM, Mon7 hours behind
Los Angeles8:17 PM, Mon10 hours behind
London4:17 AM, Tue2 hours behind
Paris5:17 AM, Tue1 hour behind
Dubai7:17 AM, Tue1 hour ahead
Delhi8:47 AM, Tue2:30 hours ahead
Tokyo12:17 PM, Tue6 hours ahead
Sydney2:17 PM, Tue8 hours ahead

The difference from your location is shown at the top of the page.

Upcoming public holidays in Egypt

  • 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

All Egypt holidays →

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Cairo in?

Cairo uses Egypt Time (IANA zone Africa/Cairo). Right now the local time is UTC+3.

Does Cairo observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on October 29, 2026, when clocks go back by 1 hour.

What is the time difference between Cairo and New York?

Cairo is currently 7 hours ahead of New York.

What is the time difference between Cairo and London?

Cairo is currently 2 hours ahead of London.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Cairo today?

Today the sun rises at 7:00 AM and sets at 6:19 PM local time.

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