PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Cairo
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Eastern European Time
- IANA zone
- Africa/Cairo
- Current UTC offset
- UTC+2
- Daylight saving time
- Yes · UTC+3
- Country
- Egypt
- Region
- Cairo
- Population
- 9,606,916
- Coordinates
- 30.06° N, 31.25° E
- Elevation
- 23 m
Cairo is the capital of Egypt, with a population of about 9,606,916. It uses the Eastern European Time time zone (IANA identifier Africa/Cairo).
Cairo observes daylight saving time. Standard time is UTC+2 and summer time is UTC+3. In 2027, clocks go forward one hour on April 30, 2027 at 12:00 AM and go back one hour on October 29, 2027 at 12:00 AM.
Other cities on the same clock include Alexandria.
Because Cairo lies at 30.06° N, 31.25° E, the length of the day changes moderately through the year: around the June solstice there are about 14 h 05 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 10 h 13 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 5:59 AM | 6:06 PM | 12 h 07 min |
| June solstice | 5:54 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 05 min |
| September equinox | 6:43 AM | 6:52 PM | 12 h 09 min |
| December solstice | 6:46 AM | 4:59 PM | 10 h 13 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Cairo in?
Cairo is in the Eastern European Time time zone, IANA identifier Africa/Cairo. The UTC offset is UTC+2 (UTC+3 during daylight saving time).
Does Cairo have daylight saving time?
Yes. Cairo switches between UTC+2 (standard time) and UTC+3 (daylight saving time). In 2027, clocks go forward on April 30, 2027 and go back on October 29, 2027.
What is the time difference between Cairo and New York?
New York is 7 hours behind Cairo all year round.
What is the time difference between Cairo and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 10 hours behind Cairo all year round.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Cairo?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 5:54 AM and sets at about 7:59 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 6:46 AM and sets at about 4:59 PM (local time).