Egypt · Africa/Cairo
Cairo, Egypt is in the Africa/Cairo time zone (UTC+02:00) and observes daylight saving time (DST). The current local time is shown live above. Use the comparison table below to see Cairo's time against major cities around the world, and check Egypt's public holidays.
Cairo vs the World
Current time difference between Cairo, Egypt and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Cairo |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 10:22 AM | UTC−4 | 7h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 3:22 PM | UTC+1 | 2h ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 6:22 PM | UTC+4 | 1h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 7:52 PM | UTC+5:30 | 2h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 10:22 PM | UTC+8 | 5h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 11:22 PM | UTC+9 | 6h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 12:22 AM | UTC+10 | 7h behind |
Business Hours in Cairo (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Cairo, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Cairo | 5:00 PM in Cairo |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| London | 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| Dubai | 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 11:30 AM | 7:30 PM |
| Singapore | 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| Sydney | 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Public Holidays in Egypt
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | — | public |
| Jan 7 | Coptic Christmas | — | public |
| Jan 25 | Revolution Day (Jan 25) | — | public |
| Apr 10 | Eid al-Fitr | — | public |
| Apr 25 | Sinai Liberation Day | — | public |
| May 1 | Labour Day | — | public |
| May 6 | Sham El Nessim | — | public |
| Jun 17 | Eid al-Adha | — | public |
| Jul 7 | Islamic New Year | — | public |
| Jul 23 | Revolution Day (Jul 23) | — | public |
| Sep 15 | Prophet Muhammad's Birthday | — | public |
| Oct 6 | Armed Forces Day | — | public |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Cairo in?
Cairo, Egypt is in the Africa/Cairo time zone (UTC+02:00), which observes daylight saving time (DST).
What time is it in Cairo right now?
The current local time in Cairo is shown live at the top of this page, and the table below shows Cairo's time against major cities worldwide.
Does Cairo observe daylight saving time (DST)?
Yes — Cairo moves its clocks forward in spring and back in autumn.
What is Cairo's UTC / GMT offset?
Cairo is in Africa/Cairo (UTC+02:00), switching to UTC+03:00 during daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Cairo and India?
Cairo (UTC+02:00) is 2 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30).
What is the time difference between Cairo and New York?
Cairo (UTC+02:00) is 7 hours ahead of New York (US Eastern Time).
What is Cairo's airport code?
Cairo's main airport is CAI — the IATA code many people use when searching for Cairo time.