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Time in Cairo

Explore detailed time zone information, holidays, and astronomical data for Africa/Cairo.

The current time in Cairo, Egypt is 11:09:19 (UTC+03:00). Cairo is located in the Africa/Cairo time zone (GMT+3), a UTC+03:00 offset from UTC, answering exactly what time zone Cairo is in and what the time is in Cairo right now. Cairo is currently observing Daylight Saving Time (DST).This live Cairo local clock is continuously updated and validated against the complete IANA Time Zone Database to ensure perfect accuracy for meetings, travel, and international collaboration.

Current Local Time in Cairo

Sunrise & Sunset

07:03

Sunrise

18:16

Sunset

Day & Night Length

11h 13m of daylight

Moon Phase

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Full

Current phase

Comprehensive Guide to Cairo Time

Time Zone Overview

The precise local time in Cairo is actively managed under the Africa/Cairo alignment with a UTC offset of UTC+03:00. Knowing the exact standard time for this region is highly critical for international communication, aviation, and financial tracking. Ensuring you are aware of whether Cairo is in standard or daylight time guarantees no missed connections.

Business Hours & Best Times to Call

When conducting commerce or scheduling meetings with parties in Cairo, aligning with their typical working day is crucial for prompt responses. The standard business window is locally 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM.

Global Hub
Overlap Window (Your Time)
London
02:00 PM - 05:00 PM (approx)
New York
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM (approx)
Tokyo
No exact standard overlap

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Operations

Daylight Saving Time (DST) regulations frequently change parsing requirements for software and scheduling in Cairo. If observed, clocks usually shift predictably based on governmental decrees. However, historically, energy crises and legislative acts have occasionally altered these boundaries. You must verify boundary dates carefully when planning cross-border logistics during transition months.

Regional Time Zone Trivia

  • Cairo relies on highly accurate timezone databases constantly maintained to map against global leap seconds.
  • Calculating offsets for Cairo over historical boundaries requires tracing back precise local longitude and solar time practices.

Cairo Time, Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Cairo in?

Cairo, Egypt uses the Africa/Cairo time zone (GMT+3), a UTC+03:00 offset from Coordinated Universal Time.

What's the time in Cairo right now?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the current time in Cairo to the second, synchronized with UTC against the IANA Africa/Cairo zone.

Does Cairo observe Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, Cairo is currently observing DST at UTC+03:00, one hour ahead of its standard offset.

How do I convert Cairo time to another city?

Compare Cairo side by side with any city instantly using the time zone converter, or plan a call across zones with the meeting planner.