Current Time in Cairo, Egypt 🇪🇬
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: EET
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
Daylight Hours in Cairo
Cairo gets 14h 03m of daylight today — sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset is at 19:56.
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.
Other Cities in Egypt with Local Time
Cities Sharing Cairo's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Cairo.
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Prayer Times in Cairo
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 12 Jun ● | 04:13 | 05:53 | 12:54 | 16:30 | 19:56 | 21:26 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 04:13 | 05:53 | 12:55 | 16:30 | 19:56 | 21:26 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 04:13 | 05:53 | 12:55 | 16:30 | 19:57 | 21:27 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 04:13 | 05:53 | 12:55 | 16:30 | 19:57 | 21:27 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 04:13 | 05:53 | 12:55 | 16:31 | 19:57 | 21:27 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 04:13 | 05:53 | 12:55 | 16:31 | 19:58 | 21:28 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 04:14 | 05:53 | 12:56 | 16:31 | 19:58 | 21:28 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Cairo
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Moon Phases & Times for Cairo
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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 02:54 on Friday, June 12, 2026. Cairo follows the Africa/Cairo time zone.
What time zone is Cairo in?
Cairo uses the Africa/Cairo IANA time zone (UTC+02:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Cairo?
Is Cairo on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Cairo is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 12, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Cairo today?
Today in Cairo: sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset is at 19:56, giving 14h 02m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Cairo tonight?
The moon phase over Cairo tonight is Waning Crescent with 14.3% 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.