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Time in CairoUTC+03

Live clock and time-zone data for Cairo, Egypt — Cairo (Africa/Cairo), UTC+03 UTC. Refreshed every 30 s.

Live clock
01:08
Thu 30 Apr 2026 · Night
Timezone
Africa/Cairo
Current UTC offset
UTC+03
Abbreviation
GMT+3
Population
20,900,000
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Cultural and business context

Clocks in Cairo follow Cairo (Africa/Cairo), currently UTC+03 from UTC. A standard business day in Egypt starts near 09:00 and ends close to 17:00, with lunch typically served between 13:00 and 14:00. The city shifts its clocks with daylight saving time, so the offset changes twice a year.

Currency
EGP £
Dial
+20
Work day
09:00–17:00
Lunch
13:00–14:00
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Time difference with reference cities
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When it's noon in Cairo, other cities are at
Lagos10:00
Johannesburg11:00
Nairobi12:00
New York05:00
London10:00
Tokyo18:00
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Best hours to meet with Lagos
Morning meeting (both on-shift)09:00 ↔ 11:00
Afternoon meeting (both on-shift)12:00 ↔ 14:00
End-of-day sync14:00 ↔ 16:00
Compare: Cairo ↔ Lagos
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Cities with the same UTC offset right now
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± 1h
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Frequently asked questions

Is it daytime in Cairo right now?

No — it is currently night or dusk in Cairo.

What are typical business hours in Cairo?

Offices in Egypt typically run from 09:00 to 17:00 local time.

What's the best time to call Cairo from Lagos?

The overlap block above lists the best hours to schedule calls between Lagos and Cairo without falling outside office hours.

When is noon in Cairo?

Noon in Cairo corresponds to UTC+03 UTC. The table below shows what that maps to in other cities.

Does Cairo observe daylight saving time?

Yes — Cairo shifts its clocks with daylight saving time, so the UTC offset changes twice a year.

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