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+2 · GMT+2 · Egypt
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Africa/Cairo (GMT+2) |
| Sunrise | 06:10 AM |
| Sunset | 05:06 PM |
| Solar noon | 11:39 AM |
| Day length | 10 h 56 min |
Daylight saving time
Cairo is currently on standard time. Next change on April 30, 2027, when the offset becomes UTC+3.
Time difference with other cities
| City | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | −7 h | |
| Los Angeles | −10 h | |
| Chicago | −8 h | |
| Houston | −8 h | |
| Phoenix | −9 h | |
| Philadelphia | −7 h | |
| San Antonio | −8 h | |
| San Diego | −10 h |
Frequently asked questions
Cairo is on GMT+2, that is UTC+2. When it is 12:00 UTC, it is 02:00 PM in Cairo — the clock at the top of this page updates live.
Cairo is on UTC+2. The difference with any other city is in the comparison table above.
Today the sun rises at 06:10 AM and sets at 05:06 PM in Cairo, a day of 10 h 56 min.
Cairo is currently on standard time. Next change on April 30, 2027, when the offset becomes UTC+3.
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