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Current Time in Cairo, Egypt

Q: What timezone is Cairo in?

Cairo is in the EET timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is Africa/Cairo. The UTC offset is +2:00 (year-round).

Q: What is the UTC offset for Cairo?

Cairo's UTC offset is UTC+2:00 year-round. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

Q: What continent is Cairo in?

Cairo is located in Africa. It is the 10.1 million population city in Egypt.

Egypt · EET · UTC+2:00

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Africa/Cairo

Cairo Timezone Details

Timezone	EET
UTC Offset (standard)	UTC+2:00
Daylight Saving Time	No (not observed)
IANA Timezone ID	Africa/Cairo
Country	Egypt
Population	10.1 million

Live Time Comparison — Cairo

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📅 Public Holidays in Egypt (2026)

Upcoming public holidays for Egypt. Dates marked (est.) are approximate and subject to official confirmation.

Jan 7

Coptic Christmas

Jan 25

Revolution Day

Apr 25

Sinai Liberation Day

May 1

Labour Day

Jul 23

Revolution Day

Oct 6

Armed Forces Day

Business hours may be affected on these dates. Check local schedules before planning calls or visits.

📞 Best Time to Call Cairo

Find the best hours for a call between Cairo (EET, UTC+2:00) and another city.

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About Cairo Time Zone (EET)

Cairo, the capital of Egypt and the largest city in Africa and the Arab world, uses Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) year-round. Egypt stopped observing Daylight Saving Time in 2011.

Key fact: Cairo is 2 hours ahead of UTC and in the same timezone as Johannesburg and Helsinki (winter).

Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Cairo with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Cairo Time

What time is it in Cairo right now? +

The current time in Cairo, Egypt is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Cairo is in the EET timezone (UTC+2:00).

What timezone is Cairo in? +

Cairo is in the EET timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is Africa/Cairo. The UTC offset is +2:00 (year-round).

Does Cairo observe Daylight Saving Time? +

No, Cairo does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The local time stays at UTC+2:00 throughout the entire year.

What is the UTC offset for Cairo? +

Cairo's UTC offset is UTC+2:00 year-round. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

What is the time difference between Cairo and London? +

Cairo (EET) is UTC+2:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Cairo is 2 hours ahead of UTC and in the same timezone as Johannesburg and Helsinki (winter).

How do I convert Cairo time to UTC? +

To convert Cairo time to UTC, subtract UTC+2:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Cairo and the UTC offset is UTC+2:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.

What continent is Cairo in? +

Cairo is located in Africa. It is the 10.1 million population city in Egypt.

What is the IANA timezone name for Cairo? +

The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Cairo is Africa/Cairo. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.

What time is sunrise in Cairo today? +

Today's sunrise and sunset times for Cairo are displayed live in the weather panel at the top of this page. The exact times update daily based on Cairo's latitude and the current date. Sunrise typically varies between approximately 5:00–8:00 AM depending on the season, with the earliest sunrises around the summer solstice (June) and the latest around the winter solstice (December).

What time does it get dark in Cairo? +

Sunset times in Cairo are shown live at the top of this page. Sunset varies by season: in summer, the sun may set as late as 8:00–9:00 PM, while in winter, sunset can occur as early as 4:00–5:00 PM. Check the live display for today's exact sunset time.

How long is a flight from Cairo? +

Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Cairo International (CAI) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from Cairo to London, Cairo to New York, Cairo to Dubai, Cairo to Tokyo.