Current time in
Cairo, Egypt
Sunday, 15 November 2026
Africa/Cairo · UTC+02:00 · DST not in effect
About Cairo, Egypt
Checking the time in Cairo, Egypt? It sits at UTC+02:00 under the Africa/Cairo zone (EET), refreshed live above. Below you can compare it against UTC and other major world cities and see when its offset next changes.
Time zone details
- IANA identifier
- Africa/Cairo
- Abbreviation
- EET
- UTC offset
- UTC+02:00
- Daylight saving
- Not in effect
Daylight saving time begins in Cairo, Egypt on 29 April 2027, when the clock moves forward to UTC+03:00 (EEST).
Cairo, Egypt vs. major cities
| City | Current time | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|
| Cairo (this zone) | UTC+02:00 | |
| UTC | UTC+00:00 | |
| New York | UTC-05:00 | |
| London | UTC+00:00 | |
| Dubai | UTC+04:00 | |
| Singapore | UTC+08:00 | |
| Sydney | UTC+11:00 |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Cairo, Egypt right now? ▾
The current time in Cairo, Egypt is shown live at the top of this page, based on the Africa/Cairo time zone (UTC+02:00).
What is the UTC offset for Cairo, Egypt? ▾
Cairo, Egypt is currently at UTC+02:00, meaning local time is offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by that amount.
Does Cairo, Egypt observe Daylight Saving Time? ▾
No, Cairo, Egypt is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time (DST).
What time zone identifier does Cairo, Egypt use? ▾
Cairo, Egypt uses the Africa/Cairo IANA time zone identifier, the standard reference used by computers and apps worldwide to calculate accurate local time.