Current Local Time in Cairo
Cairo, Egypt (GMT+2)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Cairo is located in the Africa/Cairo timezone in Egypt.
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Africa/CairoData: IANA Time Zone Database
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☀️Climate
Hot desert with scorching summers (30-40°C) and mild winters (10-20°C). Very dry with almost no rain.
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📍About Cairo Time Zone
Cairo is located in the Africa/Cairo time zone (UTC+2). As a major metropolitan city in Egypt, Cairo serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Cairo is 7 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Cairo, consider that standard business hours are typically Shops 10 AM to 10 PM. Friday is the weekend. Khan el-Khalili bazaar open until late. local time. Cairo does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+2.
Cairo has a population of approximately 10.1M (21.3M in the metro area). The local currency is the Egyptian Pound (E£). To call Cairo from abroad, use the country code +20 2. The primary language spoken is Arabic.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Cairo time is 7 hours ahead of New York, and 2 hours ahead of London. This makes Cairo conveniently aligned with European business hours. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Cairo Time
- • Time Zone: Africa/Cairo (UTC+2)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: Egypt (EG)
- • Coordinates: 30.04°, 31.24°
- • Calling Code: +20 2