Current Time in Cairo, Egypt
GMT+3 · UTC+03:00 (DST) · 9,606,916pop.
Time Zone
| Zone | GMT+3 — Eastern European Summer Time |
| UTC offset | UTC+03:00 |
| IANA | Africa/Cairo |
| DST | Active |
Sun Today
| Sunrise | 05:57 |
| Sunset | 20:00 |
| Day Length | 14h 3m |
| Solar noon | 12:58 |
| Twilight | 05:29 – 20:27 |
Moon & Location
| Phase | 🌖 Waning Gibbous |
| Illumination | 93.1% |
| Coordinates | 30.06°, 31.25° |
| Country | Egypt |
| Calling code | +20 |
Plan with Cairo time
Practical timing guidance for calls, launches, travel, and remote work in Cairo.
Local rhythm
It is currently afternoon in Cairo, which is inside a normal workday. For most business calls, start with 9:00 AM-5:00 PM GMT+3.
Best global overlap
The strongest workday overlap is with Berlin: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM in Cairo matches 9:00 AM-4:00 PM there.
DST caveat
Cairo changes offset during daylight saving time. Recheck meetings around the spring and autumn clock changes.
Time Difference from Cairo
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York City | +7h |
| Los Angeles | +10h |
| London | +2h |
| Berlin | +1h |
| Dubai | -1h |
| Mumbai | -2h 30m |
| Shanghai | -5h |
| Tokyo | -6h |
| Sydney | -7h |
| São Paulo | +6h |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Cairo in?
Cairo uses Eastern European Standard Time (GMT+2, UTC+02:00). IANA identifier: Africa/Cairo. Cairo observes daylight saving time. Observes DST (UTC+02:00 standard, UTC+03:00 summer).
Sunrise and sunset in Cairo today?
Sunrise 05:57, sunset 20:00. Day length: 14h 3m (+0m vs yesterday). Solar noon: 12:58.
Moon phase in Cairo?
🌖 Waning Gibbous (93.1% illuminated). Next full moon: Jul 29. Next new moon: Jul 14.