Cairo is usually 5 hours behind Beijing. Cairo observes daylight saving time and Beijing does not, so the difference shifts by an hour around the changeovers.

CairoBeijing

Sunrise 6:14 AMSunset 7:50 PM(local)

Sunrise 5:14 AMSunset 7:29 PM(local)

Cairo: daylight saving timeNow UTC+3. Next change: October 29, 2026 β€” clocks go back 1 hour.
CairoUTC+3
BeijingUTC+8

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¬ Cairo

Dialing code+20
Population9,606,916
Coordinates30.06Β°N, 31.25Β°E
Elevation23 m

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Beijing

Dialing code+86
Population18,960,744
Coordinates39.91Β°N, 116.40Β°E
Elevation49 m

Best time for a call: 09:00–13:00 in CairoAdd to calendar

Working hours assumed 9:00–18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Cairo and Beijing?
Cairo is 5 hours behind Beijing. Use the side-by-side clocks and the day/night strips above to convert any hour between them.
When is the best time to call between Cairo and Beijing?
The best window to call is 09:00–13:00 Cairo time, when working hours overlap in both cities. Pick an hour on the strips to add it to your calendar.
Why does the time difference between Cairo and Beijing change?
Because at least one of Cairo and Beijing observes daylight saving time, the difference shifts by an hour when one city changes its clocks and the other has not yet (or does not).