🇪🇬 Current Time in Cairo, Egypt
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What Time Is It in Cairo?
The current local time in Cairo, Egypt is displayed in the live clock above. Cairo is in the GMT+2 timezone (GMT+2). The clock updates every second to show the precise current time.
What Timezone Is Cairo In?
Cairo uses the Africa/Cairo timezone. The abbreviation is GMT+2, with a UTC offset of GMT+2. During daylight saving time, the abbreviation changes to GMT+3 (GMT+3).
Does Cairo Observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, Cairo observes Daylight Saving Time. During standard time the abbreviation is GMT+2 (GMT+2). During DST it changes to GMT+3 (GMT+3). DST starts on Apr 24, 2026 (clocks move forward 1 hour). DST ends on Oct 30, 2026 (clocks move back 1 hour).
What Is the Time Difference Between Cairo and Other Cities?
Compared to Cairo: New York is 7 hours behind. London is 2 hours behind. Tokyo is 7 hours ahead. Sydney is 9 hours ahead. These differences may shift when daylight saving time is in effect.
What Are the Best Times to Call Cairo?
The best time to call Cairo is during local business hours, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM GMT+2. Use the time comparison above to convert these hours to your local timezone. Add Cairo to your World Clock to track the time at a glance.
What Time Is Sunrise and Sunset in Cairo?
Today in Cairo, sunrise is at 6:20 AM and sunset is at 5:56 PM (local time). The total day length is 11h 36m. Solar noon occurs at 12:08 PM. These times change throughout the year based on the season and Cairo's latitude.
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