Current Time in Cairo, Egypt

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

EET

IANA Identifier

Africa/Cairo

UTC Offset

UTC+2

Country

Egypt (EG)

Location Details

Coordinates

30.0444°, 31.2357°

Population

9.5M

Status

Capital City

Nearby Airports

• Cairo International Airport (CAI) — 22 km

Nearby Cities

• Abuja — Nigeria
• Addis Ababa — Ethiopia
• Algiers — Algeria
• Amman — Jordan
• Amsterdam — Netherlands
• Ankara — Turkey
• Antananarivo — Madagascar
• Athens — Greece

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Cairo in?

Cairo is in the EET time zone (Africa/Cairo), which is UTC+2 from Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Cairo observe Daylight Saving Time?

Cairo uses the Africa/Cairo IANA timezone identifier. Whether DST is observed depends on the region's local regulations. Check the current local time above for the most accurate information.

What is the current local time in Cairo?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the real-time current local time in Cairo, Egypt. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for Cairo?

Cairo has a UTC offset of UTC+2. This means it is 2 hours ahead of UTC.

What airports serve Cairo?

Cairo is served by Cairo International Airport (CAI).