🇪🇬 Cairo

Cairo runs on UTC+2 in winter and UTC+3 in summer. Egypt observes daylight saving time, so its UTC offset changes twice a year.

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

Public holiday in Cairo: Revolution Day (Jul 23)
Cairo: daylight saving timeNow UTC+3. Next change: October 29, 2026 — clocks go back 1 hour.
CairoUTC+3
Dialing code+20
Population9,606,916
Coordinates30.06°N, 31.25°E
Elevation23 m
CurrencyEgyptian Pound (EGP)

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Cairo right now?
Cairo runs on UTC+3. The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current time, down to the second.
What time zone is Cairo in?
Cairo is on UTC+3 as its standard time offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
Does Cairo observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Cairo changes its clocks for daylight saving time. The next change is on October 29, 2026.
Does Cairo use the 12- or 24-hour clock?
Cairo commonly uses the 12-hour clock (with AM/PM).