Time Now in Cairo, Egypt 🇪🇬
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Cairo ranks
#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: 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
Cairo is in the Africa/Cairo time zone (UTC+02:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (EEST). Use this page to check the exact local time in Cairo, Egypt, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Cairo
Daylight Hours in Cairo
Cairo gets 13h 52m of daylight today. Sunrise in Cairo is at 06:05 and sunset in Cairo 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
Common Questions About Time in Cairo
What is the current local time in Cairo?
The live local time in Cairo is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Cairo currently observes EEST, with a standard offset of UTC+02:00.
What time zone is Cairo in?
Cairo uses the EEST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+02:00.
Does Cairo observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Cairo is currently on daylight saving time (EEST).
Cities Sharing Cairo's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Cairo.
Weather in Cairo
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Cairo
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 04:28 | 06:04 | 13:01 | 16:37 | 19:57 | 21:27 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:29 | 06:05 | 13:01 | 16:37 | 19:56 | 21:26 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:30 | 06:06 | 13:01 | 16:37 | 19:56 | 21:26 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 04:30 | 06:06 | 13:01 | 16:37 | 19:56 | 21:26 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 04:31 | 06:07 | 13:01 | 16:38 | 19:55 | 21:25 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 04:32 | 06:07 | 13:01 | 16:38 | 19:55 | 21:25 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 04:33 | 06:08 | 13:01 | 16:38 | 19:54 | 21:24 |
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Cairo
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14-day Forecast for Cairo
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Cairo
Sunrise
in Cairo
↑
6:05 AM
Sunset
in Cairo
↓
7:56 PM
Day Length
13h 51m
Dawn
in Cairo
5:38 AM
Dusk
in Cairo
8:24 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Cairo
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
9.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 09:15
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:14
View the detailed moon calendar for Cairo with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
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 03:49 on Friday, July 17, 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 July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Cairo today?
Today in Cairo: sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset is at 19:56, giving 13h 51m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Cairo tonight?
The moon phase over Cairo tonight is Waxing Crescent with 9.5% 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.