What Time Is It in Cairo?
See what time it is in Cairo, Egypt right now, with the date, time zone and the time difference from where you are.
About this tool
Cairo is in Egypt and follows the Africa/Cairo time zone. Standard time is UTC+2 (EET), and during daylight saving time it is UTC+3 (EEST). Next changes: clocks go back on October 30, 2026; clocks go forward on April 30, 2027. Cairo is normally 2 hours ahead of London. For a few weeks a year (1 hour ahead) the difference changes, because the clocks are changed on different dates.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Cairo in?
Cairo: standard time is UTC+2 (EET), and during daylight saving time it is UTC+3 (EEST).
Does Cairo have daylight saving time?
Yes. Cairo sets the clocks forward in spring and back in autumn. Next changes: clocks go back on October 30, 2026; clocks go forward on April 30, 2027.
What is the time difference between Cairo and London?
Cairo is normally 2 hours ahead of London. For a few weeks a year (1 hour ahead) the difference changes, because the clocks are changed on different dates.
Why does the clock show a slightly different time than mine?
The page takes the time from the internet and adjusts for delay, so it is accurate to the second.