Time Difference between Istanbul and Cairo
Istanbul (UTC+3) → Cairo (UTC+2)
Istanbul
Turkey
Sun, Feb 22
Cairo
Egypt
Sun, Feb 22
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 07:00 in Istanbul, it's 06:00 in Cairo
Drag the slider to see corresponding times in both cities
🤝 Best Meeting Times
Istanbul & Cairo✓ Perfect Match (7 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (2 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
1,237 km
Est. Flight Time
~2.5h
Time Difference
-1h
Work Hours Overlap
7h
Excellent
🟢 Good to Call Now
10:11
10:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Istanbul
05:00
Cairo
09:00
Istanbul
08:00
Cairo
12:00
Istanbul
11:00
Cairo
15:00
Istanbul
14:00
Cairo
18:00
Istanbul
17:00
Cairo
21:00
Istanbul
20:00
Cairo
00:00
Istanbul
23:00
Cairo (-1)
03:00
Istanbul
02:00
Cairo
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Time Difference Between Istanbul and Cairo
Istanbul, Turkey and Cairo, Egypt are separated by a time difference of 1 hour. When it's noon in Istanbul, it's 1 hour earlier in Cairo.
Istanbul operates on Europe/Istanbul timezone, while Cairo uses Africa/Cairo. 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 Istanbul and Cairo is relatively easy.
Flight Considerations
The distance between Istanbul and Cairo 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.