Cairo to New York Time Difference
New York is 7 hours behind Cairo. When it is noon in Cairo, it is 05:00 in New York.
Cairo (UTC+3) → New York (UTC-4)
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When it's 13:00 in Cairo, it's 06:00 in New York
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Cairo & New York✓ Perfect Match (1 hours)
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✈️ Travel Information
Distance
9,023 km
Est. Flight Time
~11.6h
Time Difference
-7h
Work Hours Overlap
1h
Limited
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16:39
16:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Cairo
23:00
New York (-1)
09:00
Cairo
02:00
New York
12:00
Cairo
05:00
New York
15:00
Cairo
08:00
New York
18:00
Cairo
11:00
New York
21:00
Cairo
14:00
New York
00:00
Cairo
17:00
New York (-1)
03:00
Cairo
20:00
New York (-1)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Cairo ahead of New York?
New York is 7 hours behind Cairo. When it is 12:00 noon in Cairo, it is 05:00 in New York. Cairo operates on Africa/Cairo (UTC+3), while New York uses America/New York (UTC-4).
What is the best time to call New York from Cairo?
There are 2 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Cairo and New York. The best window is 16:00–18:00 Cairo time (09:00–11:00 in New York).
Does the Cairo to New York time difference change throughout the year?
The time difference can shift by up to one hour when either city observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). DST transition dates differ between countries — typically March/April in the Northern Hemisphere and October in the Southern Hemisphere. Always verify the live difference above when scheduling important meetings near DST changeover dates.
Flying between Cairo and New York
The distance between Cairo and New York is approximately 9,023 km. A direct flight typically takes around 11.6 hours. Your arrival clock will show local New York time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.