Current time in Cairo, Egypt
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Thursday, November 12, 2026
- Time zone
- Eastern European Standard Time
- UTC offset
- UTC+2
- Daylight saving
- Clocks forward Apr 30, 2027
- Sunrise · Sunset today
- 6:17 AM · 5:00 PM
- IANA zone
- Africa/Cairo
- Coordinates
- 30.05° N, 31.25° E
Time difference from Cairo
| Place | Difference | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | Cairo is 2 hours ahead | 12:19 AM |
| London | Cairo is 2 hours ahead | 12:19 AM |
| New York | Cairo is 7 hours ahead | 7:19 PM |
| Los Angeles | Cairo is 10 hours ahead | 4:19 PM |
| Dubai | Cairo is 2 hours behind | 4:19 AM |
| Manila | Cairo is 6 hours behind | 8:19 AM |
| Tokyo | Cairo is 7 hours behind | 9:19 AM |
| Sydney | Cairo is 9 hours behind | 11:19 AM |
Cairo time zone: questions
What time zone is Cairo in?
Cairo, Egypt uses Eastern European Standard Time, which is UTC+2 right now. Its IANA time zone ID is Africa/Cairo.
Does Cairo use daylight saving time?
Yes. Cairo uses UTC+2 in standard time and UTC+3 during daylight saving time, and is currently on standard time. The next change is on Friday, April 30, 2027, when clocks go forward one hour.
What is the time difference between Cairo and UTC?
Cairo is 2 hours ahead of UTC (UTC+2).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Cairo today?
On Thursday, November 12, 2026, the sun rises in Cairo at 6:17 AM and sets at 5:00 PM, giving 10 hours 43 minutes of daylight.
What are normal business hours in Cairo?
Most offices in Cairo open from about 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time, Sunday to Thursday. The weekend is Friday and Saturday.
Business hours in Cairo
Office hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Work week
- Sunday to Thursday
- Weekend
- Friday and Saturday
- Typical office hours
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM local time
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Other places on UTC+2 right now
Current time in popular cities
- London 12:19 AM
- New York 7:19 PM
- Tokyo 9:19 AM
- Los Angeles 4:19 PM
- Paris 1:19 AM
- Dubai 4:19 AM
- Manila 8:19 AM
- Sydney 11:19 AM
- Chicago 6:19 PM
- Seoul 9:19 AM
- Toronto 7:19 PM
- Washington, D.C. 7:19 PM
- Beijing 8:19 AM
- Berlin 1:19 AM
- San Francisco 4:19 PM
- Shanghai 8:19 AM
- Bangkok 7:19 AM
- Delhi 5:49 AM
- Moscow 3:19 AM
- Mumbai 5:49 AM
- Rome 1:19 AM
- Amsterdam 1:19 AM
- Istanbul 3:19 AM
- Las Vegas 4:19 PM