Cairo
What time is it in Egypt
About Cairo
Cairo currently runs at UTC+3, sitting exactly 7 hours ahead of New York all year — a stable gap because Egypt's DST mirrors the US shift. On October 30, 2026, Cairo drops back to UTC+2. Tahrir Square businesses open around 09:00 and close by 17:00, with a shorter lunch break than many Arab cities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Cairo right now?+
Cairo follows Eastern European Time (EET), which is UTC+2 year-round. You can check the exact current local time in Cairo at the top of this page — it updates in real time.
What time zone is Cairo in?+
Cairo is in the Africa/Cairo time zone, officially Eastern European Time (EET) at UTC+2. Egypt abolished daylight saving time in 2011, so Cairo stays at UTC+2 throughout the entire year.
Does Cairo observe daylight saving time?+
No. Egypt stopped observing daylight saving time in 2011. Cairo remains at UTC+2 all year, so there is no clock change in spring or autumn.
What is the time difference between Cairo and London?+
Cairo is 2 hours ahead of London during GMT (winter) and 1 hour ahead when the UK switches to BST (summer), since Cairo does not change its clocks.
What is the time difference between Cairo and New York?+
Cairo is typically 7 hours ahead of New York (EST, UTC−5) in winter, and 6 hours ahead when New York observes EDT (UTC−4) in summer.
How do I convert Cairo time to my local time?+
Cairo runs on UTC+2. To convert, add 2 hours to UTC. For example, if it is 12:00 UTC, it is 14:00 in Cairo. The time converter on this page lets you compare Cairo with any city instantly.
Is Cairo in the same time zone as other Middle Eastern cities?+
Cairo (UTC+2) shares the same offset as cities like Beirut, Amman, and Damascus when they are on standard time. However, those cities observe DST and shift to UTC+3 in summer, temporarily making them 1 hour ahead of Cairo.