Cairo time now, live flip clock
Synchronizing time
Eastern European Time alternates between EET (UTC+2) and EEST (UTC+3). The live clock for Cairo, Egypt applies the correct seasonal rule automatically. The live clock is synchronized with Digital Clock Online’s server after the page loads.
Time in Cairo, Egypt at a glance
- Time zone
- Eastern European Time (EET)
- Standard time
- EET, UTC+2
- Daylight saving time
- EEST, UTC+3
- Used in
- Egypt
Time zone names for developers
IANA time zone identifier: Africa/Cairo
When the clocks change in Cairo, Egypt
Clocks in Cairo change twice a year.
- On Friday 24 April 2026 at 12:00 AM, clocks went forward one hour, to EEST.
- On Friday 30 October 2026 at 12:00 AM, clocks go back one hour, to EET.
- On Friday 30 April 2027 at 12:00 AM, clocks go forward one hour, to EEST.
Places on Eastern European Time
Eastern European Time covers Cairo, Alexandria, Giza and Shubrā al Khaymah. Used in Egypt.
How many hours ahead or behind Cairo
On 12 October 2026, London is 2 hours behind Cairo.
| City | Difference from Cairo |
|---|---|
| London | 2 hours behind |
| New York | 7 hours behind |
| Los Angeles | 10 hours behind |
| Dubai | 1 hour ahead |
| Singapore | 5 hours ahead |
| Tokyo | 6 hours ahead |
| Sydney | 8 hours ahead |
| Your time zone | Detected after this page loads |