Cairo is usually 2 hours ahead of London. Both observe daylight saving time, so the difference shifts by an hour for a few weeks around the spring and autumn changeovers.

CairoLondon

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

Sunrise 5:10 AMSunset 9:05 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.
London: daylight saving timeNow UTC+1. Next change: October 25, 2026 β€” clocks go back 1 hour.
CairoUTC+3
LondonUTC+1

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¬ Cairo

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

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ London

Dialing code+44
Population8,961,989
Coordinates51.51Β°N, 0.13Β°W
Elevation25 m

Best time for a call: 11:00–18:00 in CairoAdd to calendar

25 October 2026 β€” 29 October 2026: the gap is 3h instead of the usual 2h β€” Cairo and London change clocks on different days.

Working hours assumed 9:00–18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Cairo and London?
Cairo is 2 hours ahead of London. 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 London?
The best window to call is 11:00–18:00 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 London change?
Because Cairo and London switch to or from daylight saving time on different dates, the gap between them is temporarily larger or smaller for a few weeks around those changes.