Current time in Cairo
Cairo is on Eastern European Standard Time (UTC+02:00).
Cairo time zone at a glance
- Time zone
- Eastern European Standard Time / Eastern European Summer Time
- UTC offset
- UTC+02:00 now (UTC+02:00 standard, UTC+03:00 daylight)
- IANA identifier
- Africa/Cairo
- Daylight saving
- Observed, not in effect now
- Next clock change
- Apr 30, 2027 at 12:00 AM (forward 1 hour)
- Country
- Egypt
Daylight saving time in Cairo
Cairo observes daylight saving time. Its next change is on Apr 30, 2027 at 12:00 AM, when clocks go forward 1 hour (UTC+02:00 to UTC+03:00).
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Cairo in?
Cairo is on Eastern European Standard Time in standard time and Eastern European Summer Time during daylight saving. Its UTC offset is UTC+02:00 right now (UTC+02:00 in standard time, UTC+03:00 in daylight saving time). The IANA time zone identifier is Africa/Cairo.
What is the time difference between Cairo and other cities?
Right now Cairo is 2 hours ahead of London, 7 hours ahead of New York, 6 hours behind Singapore, 2 hours ahead of UTC. These gaps change when daylight saving starts or ends in either place.
Does Cairo observe daylight saving time?
Cairo observes daylight saving time. Its next change is on Apr 30, 2027 at 12:00 AM, when clocks go forward 1 hour (UTC+02:00 to UTC+03:00).
What are 9 AM to 5 PM business hours in Cairo in other time zones?
A 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM working day in Cairo is 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM in London and 2:00 AM to 10:00 AM in New York, at the current offsets.
Which other places use Cairo time?
Cities on the same time zone include Giza, Alexandria.