Current Time in Egypt
Egypt uses Africa/Cairo (UTC+02:00) and observes daylight saving time. See the live time across Egypt below.
Time across Egypt
2 cities trackedEgypt is in a single time zone — Africa/Cairo (UTC+02:00). The country observes daylight saving time, setting clocks forward in spring and back in autumn.
| City | Local Time | Timezone |
|---|---|---|
| CairoCapital | --:-- | Africa/Cairo · +02:00CAI |
| Alexandria | --:-- | Africa/Cairo · +02:00HBE |
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 |
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 | 9:57 AM | UTC−4 | 7h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 2:57 PM | UTC+1 | 2h ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 5:57 PM | UTC+4 | 1h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 7:27 PM | UTC+5:30 | 2h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 9:57 PM | UTC+8 | 5h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 10:57 PM | UTC+9 | 6h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 11:57 PM | 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Egypt in?
Egypt uses Africa/Cairo (UTC+02:00) and observes daylight saving time (DST) in the summer months.
What time is it in Egypt right now?
The current time in Cairo is shown live above, and every city below shows its own live time.
Does Egypt observe daylight saving time (DST)?
Yes — Egypt moves its clocks forward in spring and back in autumn (DST is observed on Africa/Cairo).
How many time zones does Egypt have?
Egypt has 1 time zone (Africa/Cairo).
What is Egypt's UTC / GMT offset?
Egypt is in Africa/Cairo (UTC+02:00), and switches between UTC+02:00 in winter and UTC+03:00 in summer for daylight saving.
Is the time the same throughout Egypt?
Yes — the whole of Egypt shares one time zone (Africa/Cairo, UTC+02:00).
What is the time difference between Egypt and India?
Egypt (UTC+02:00) is 2 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30). Use the comparison table above to see the live difference.