Time Difference between Cairo and Istanbul

Cairo, Egypt and Istanbul, Turkey are separated by a time difference of 1 hour. When it's noon in Cairo, it's 1 hour later in Istanbul.

Cairo operates on Africa/Cairo timezone, while Istanbul uses Europe/Istanbul. Both cities may observe Daylight Saving Time at different dates, which can temporarily change the time difference by an hour.

Best Time to Call

With only 1 hour difference, scheduling calls between Cairo and Istanbul is relatively easy.

Flight Considerations

The distance between Cairo and Istanbul is approximately 1,237 km. A direct flight typically takes around 2.5 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.