Current Time in Cairo, Egypt 🇪🇬
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Cairo ranks
#3 for largest capital by population · #4 for largest by population.
Lat/Long: 30.04° N, 31.24° E
Elevation: 23 m above sea level
Population rank: Largest city in Egypt
Governorate: Cairo
IANA Timezone: Africa/Cairo
Solar time: clocks run about 55m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EEST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: EEST) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Egypt: EET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Egypt: EEST
The time now in Cairo, Egypt is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Cairo currently observes EEST, UTC+3. Local time in Cairo runs on a UTC+02:00 offset (Africa/Cairo). The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. The sun is up for only about 11 hours today. Cairo sits far enough from the equator to feel a clear, if moderate, change of seasons. At about 23 m, Cairo is practically at sea level. The nearest big city, Dubai, is a distant 2423 km away. As one of Egypt's largest cities, Cairo is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
Today Cairo sees 11h 25m between a 06:57 sunrise and a 18:23 sunset.
Cairo Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Cairo
Cairo gets 11h 25m of daylight today. Sunrise in Cairo is at 06:57 and sunset in Cairo is at 18:23.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 12m near the December solstice to 14h 05m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Cairo and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Cairo right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in Egypt
Cities Sharing Cairo's Time Zone (UTC+03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Cairo.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 16 Oct ● | 05:35 | 06:57 | 12:40 | 15:56 | 18:24 | 19:54 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 05:35 | 06:57 | 12:40 | 15:55 | 18:23 | 19:53 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 05:36 | 06:58 | 12:40 | 15:55 | 18:21 | 19:51 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 05:37 | 06:59 | 12:40 | 15:54 | 18:20 | 19:50 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 05:37 | 06:59 | 12:39 | 15:53 | 18:19 | 19:49 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 05:38 | 07:00 | 12:39 | 15:52 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 05:38 | 07:01 | 12:39 | 15:52 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Cairo
Sunrise
in Cairo
↑
6:57 AM
Sunset
in Cairo
↓
6:23 PM
Day Length
11h 25m
Dawn
in Cairo
6:33 AM
Dusk
in Cairo
6:47 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Cairo
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
27.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 12:20
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:15
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Distances & Clock Changes in Cairo
How Far Is Cairo From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 2,423 km | E (97deg) |
| Moscow | 2,903 km | N (8deg) |
| Paris | 3,211 km | NW (319deg) |
| London | 3,512 km | NW (322deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,358 km | E (96deg) |
| Hong Kong | 8,142 km | ENE (74deg) |
| Singapore | 8,260 km | E (98deg) |
| New York | 9,023 km | NW (312deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Cairo?
Cairo next changes its clocks on October 29, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Cairo's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Cairo and you would surface in the open ocean, near 30.0deg S, 148.8deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cairo
What time is it in Cairo right now?
The current local time in Cairo is 06:20 on Friday, October 16, 2026. Cairo follows the Africa/Cairo time zone.
What time zone is Cairo in?
Cairo runs on the Africa/Cairo IANA time zone (UTC+03:00), the same zone used across the surrounding region, with the clocks shifting automatically whenever daylight saving is in force.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Cairo?
Is Cairo on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. As of October 16, 2026, Cairo has its clocks advanced for daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Cairo today?
Today in Cairo: sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset is at 18:23, giving 11h 25m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Cairo tonight?
Over Cairo tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 27.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Cairo?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Cairo, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.