Current time in Cairo
Egypt
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Time zone
Africa/Cairo
UTC offset
GMT+3
Abbreviation
EEST
Daylight saving
In effect
Coordinates
30.04, 31.24
Difference vs you
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Time zone in Cairo
Cairo uses Africa/Cairo. The clocks change twice a year: UTC+2 (EET) in winter and UTC+3 (EEST) during daylight saving time. The next clock change is on October 29, 2026, when clocks go back.
Time difference from Cairo
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York · United States | +7h |
| London · United Kingdom | +2h |
| Los Angeles · United States | +10h |
| Paris · France | +1h |
| Dubai · United Arab Emirates | −1h |
| Mumbai · India | −2h 30m |
| Tokyo · Japan | −6h |
| Sydney · Australia | −7h |
Differences are for today and take daylight saving time into account where it applies.
Daylight in Cairo
The longest day brings about 14h 05m of daylight, the shortest about 10h 12m.
Cities in the same time zone
Nearby cities
Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Cairo in?
- Cairo is in the Africa/Cairo time zone, currently UTC+3 (EEST).
- Does Cairo observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Clocks in Cairo move between UTC+2 (EET) and UTC+3 (EEST).
- What is the time difference between Cairo and New York?
- Cairo is 7h ahead of New York.