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Current Time in Cairo, Egypt
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
EESTUTC+3
Cairo time zone
Time Zone
Eastern European Summer Time (EEST)
IANA: Africa/Cairo
UTC Offset
UTC+3
Daylight Saving Time
In effect (EEST)
Ends Oct 30, 2026
Coordinates
30.06° N, 31.25° E
Sunrise
6:41 AM
Sunset
6:55 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 14 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Cairo to New York | -7 hours | |
| Cairo to London | -2 hours | |
| Cairo to Dubai | +1 hour | |
| Cairo to New Delhi | +2 hours 30 minutes | |
| Cairo to Tokyo | +6 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Cairo. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Cairo
What time zone is Cairo in?
Cairo is on Eastern European Time (IANA time zone Africa/Cairo). It uses Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) as standard time and Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) during daylight saving time.
Does Cairo observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, daylight saving time starts on Friday, April 24, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour at 12:00 AM, and ends on Friday, October 30, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour at 12:00 AM.
What is the time difference between Cairo and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 7 hours behind Cairo. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Cairo?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 6:41 AM and sets at 6:55 PM local time, giving 12 hours 14 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Egypt on the same time as Cairo?
Yes. Egypt uses a single time zone, so Cairo has the same local time as the rest of the country.