Time Cairo - World time in real time
| Current time zone offset | UTC/GMT + 3 h (EEST) Daylight saving time |
|---|---|
| Standard time zone | %s + 2 h |
| In Daylight Saving Time period | %s + 3 h (EEST) |
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What time is it in Cairo?
The current time in Cairo is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Cairo is in Egypt, in the Africa/Cairo time zone. Cairo is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC +3:00. The next clock change in Cairo is on October 29, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Time difference with London: +2:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in London, it is 14:00 in Cairo.
Time zone and clock changes in Cairo
| Time zone | Africa/Cairo |
|---|---|
| Offset from UTC now | UTC +3:00 |
| Daylight saving time | Yes, currently in effect |
| Next clock change | October 29, 2026 |
| Difference with London | +2:00 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Cairo
Today, October 7, 2026, the sun rises in Cairo at 06:51 and sets at 18:33 (local time), giving 11 h 42 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:42.
More about Cairo
See the location and GPS coordinates of Cairo, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Cairo and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Cairo
What time is it in Cairo right now?
The current time in Cairo is displayed at the top of this page, in real time and to the second, in the Africa/Cairo time zone.
What is the time difference between Cairo and London?
Time difference with London: +2:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in London, it is 14:00 in Cairo.
Does Cairo observe daylight saving time?
Cairo is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC +3:00. The next clock change in Cairo is on October 29, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
What time is sunrise today in Cairo?
Today, October 7, 2026, the sun rises in Cairo at 06:51 and sets at 18:33 (local time), giving 11 h 42 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:42.
