What time is it in Cairo?
Local time in Cairo, its UTC offset, today's sunrise and sunset, and the difference with other major cities.
· UTC+3 · GMT+3 · Egypt
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Africa/Cairo (GMT+3) |
| Sunrise | 06:42 AM |
| Sunset | 06:56 PM |
| Solar noon | 12:49 PM |
| Day length | 12 h 14 min |
Daylight saving time
Cairo is currently on daylight saving time. Next change on October 29, 2026, when the offset becomes UTC+2.
Time difference with other cities
| City | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | −7 h | |
| Los Angeles | −10 h | |
| Chicago | −8 h | |
| Houston | −8 h | |
| Phoenix | −10 h | |
| Philadelphia | −7 h | |
| San Antonio | −8 h | |
| San Diego | −10 h |
Frequently asked questions
Cairo is on GMT+3, that is UTC+3. When it is 12:00 UTC, it is 03:00 PM in Cairo — the clock at the top of this page updates live.
Cairo is on UTC+3. The difference with any other city is in the comparison table above.
Today the sun rises at 06:42 AM and sets at 06:56 PM in Cairo, a day of 12 h 14 min.
Cairo is currently on daylight saving time. Next change on October 29, 2026, when the offset becomes UTC+2.
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