Cairo is usually 6 hours behind Tokyo. Cairo observes daylight saving time and Tokyo does not, so the difference shifts by an hour around the changeovers.

CairoTokyo

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

Sunrise 4:43 AMSunset 6:54 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
TokyoUTC+9

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¬ Cairo

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

πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Tokyo

Dialing code+81
Population9,733,276
Coordinates35.69Β°N, 139.69Β°E
Elevation44 m

Best time for a call: 09:00–12:00 in CairoAdd to calendar

Working hours assumed 9:00–18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Cairo and Tokyo?
Cairo is 6 hours behind Tokyo. 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 Tokyo?
The best window to call is 09:00–12:00 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 Tokyo change?
Because at least one of Cairo and Tokyo 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).