Current Time in Cairo
Cairo, Egypt 🇪🇬 runs on Africa/Cairo.
00:12:27
Sunday, 17 May 2026
Africa/Cairo · UTC+3 (DST in effect)
Timezone
Africa/Cairo
UTC Offset
UTC+3
Country
Egypt
DST
Observed
The current time in Cairo is shown above. The clock updates every second once the page loads. Cairo restored DST in 2023; from late April to late October the offset is UTC+3, otherwise UTC+2.
When is it daytime in Cairo?
In Cairo, daytime runs roughly from 7am to 7pm local. Right now it is after dark in Cairo. Business hours are typically 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday.
Other cities in the same time zone
Cairo is the only major city in our current-time index on Africa/Cairo.
Plan a meeting with Cairo
Most cross-city scheduling from Cairo runs against the cities below. Each page shows the overlap window and the time difference, with DST handled live.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Cairo right now?
Use the live clock at the top of this page for the current Cairo time. Cairo operates on Africa/Cairo, which is currently UTC+3.
What time zone does Cairo use?
Cairo uses Africa/Cairo (IANA timezone identifier). At standard time, the UTC offset is +2. During daylight saving the offset shifts by one hour.
Does Cairo observe daylight saving time?
Yes. When DST is in effect, the offset becomes UTC+3 from a standard-time UTC+2.
How can I plan a meeting with someone in Cairo?
Use one of the meeting-time pages below for a specific city pair. Each page shows the overlap window between Cairo working hours and the other city's, and the live tool maps it in both directions.