Current Time in Cairo, Egypt
Cairo currently observes Eastern European Summer Time (EET/EEST, UTC+3).
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About Cairo
Cairo is the capital city of Egypt. Around 9.6 million people live in Cairo. Clocks in Cairo follow the Africa/Cairo time zone (UTC+2). It shares this time zone with Alexandria and Giza. The city's primary airport carries the code CAI.
Sunrise and sunset in Cairo
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Cairo time zone details
Clocks in Cairo move back 1 hour to EET (UTC+2) on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Cairo in?
Cairo is in the Africa/Cairo time zone and observes Eastern European Summer Time (EET/EEST). The current UTC offset is UTC+3.
What is the current time in Cairo?
It is currently 12:34 AM on Friday, August 7, 2026 in Cairo, Egypt.
Does Cairo observe daylight saving time?
Clocks in Cairo move back 1 hour to EET (UTC+2) on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
When is sunrise and sunset in Cairo today?
Sunrise today is at 6:17 AM and sunset at 7:44 PM, 13 hours 27 minutes of daylight.
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