Current Time in Cairo, Egypt
Check the current time in Cairo, including its time zone, UTC offset, and daylight saving status. Use this page to quickly plan calls, travel, or meetings with people in Cairo.
Thursday, August 13, 2026
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About Time in Cairo
Cairo follows Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2). Egypt's capital is the largest city in the Arab world and Africa.
The current time in Cairo is displayed above and updates every second. Today in Cairo, the sun rises at approximately 6:20 AM and sets at approximately 7:30 PM. The current date is Thursday, August 13, 2026. Whether you're scheduling a meeting across time zones, planning travel to Cairo, or simply curious about the local time, NowTimeHub provides accurate, real-time information for Cairo, Egypt and hundreds of other cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cairo observe Daylight Saving Time?
Egypt occasionally reinstates and cancels DST. Check current status for the most accurate information.
What time zone is Cairo in?
Cairo is in the Africa/Cairo time zone with an offset of GMT+03:00 from UTC.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Cairo?
Today, sunrise in Cairo is at approximately 6:20 AM and sunset at approximately 7:30 PM. Times vary throughout the year.
What is the current time in Cairo?
The current time in Cairo is shown in the live clock above. This page updates every second to show the accurate local time.
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Last updated: August 2026