Current time in Cairo, Egypt

Cairo follows Eastern European Time (EET) during standard time and Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) during Daylight Saving Time.

Quick facts:

• Time zone: EET (UTC +2:00)
• Summer time: EEST (UTC +3:00)
• Daylight Saving: Observed
• Region: North Africa
• IANA zone: Africa/Cairo

Time difference from Cairo:

• Cairo ↔ Sydney: Sydney is usually 7–9 hours ahead (depends on DST in both cities)
• Cairo ↔ Auckland: Auckland is usually 9–11 hours ahead
• Cairo ↔ Los Angeles: LA is usually 9–10 hours behind (depending on DST)
• Cairo ↔ New York: NY is usually 7–8 hours behind (depending on DST)
• Cairo ↔ London: London is usually 2 hours behind (sometimes 1 during DST overlap)

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cairo use Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. Egypt observes DST, switching to EEST (UTC +3) during the summer months.

What time zone is Cairo in?
Eastern European Time (EET), UTC +2:00, and EEST (UTC +3:00) during summer.

Is Cairo the same time as Athens?
Usually yes. Athens and Cairo often share UTC +2 in winter and UTC +3 in summer, though exact DST dates can vary slightly.