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

CairoHong Kong

Sunrise 6:08 AMSunset 7:56 PM(local)

Sunrise 5:51 AMSunset 7:09 PM(local)

Public holiday in Cairo: Revolution Day (Jul 23)
Cairo: daylight saving timeNow UTC+3. Next change: October 29, 2026 β€” clocks go back 1 hour.
CairoUTC+3
Hong KongUTC+8

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¬ Cairo

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

πŸ‡­πŸ‡° Hong Kong

Dialing code+852
Population7,396,076
Coordinates22.28Β°N, 114.17Β°E
Elevation60 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 Hong Kong?
Cairo is 5 hours behind Hong Kong. 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 Hong Kong?
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 Hong Kong change?
Because at least one of Cairo and Hong Kong 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).