Current Time in Cairo

Live local time in Cairo, Egypt.

Cairo
Egypt
GMT+3 · UTC+03:00 · 22:32

Cairo is Egypt's capital and the largest city in the Arab world. Egypt reintroduced daylight saving time in 2023, shifting between EET (UTC+2) and EEST (UTC+3).

Cairo is currently observing UTC+03:00 (GMT+3). Cairo observes daylight saving time, so the offset shifts by one hour between summer and winter. The IANA timezone identifier is Africa/Cairo, which is the canonical name used in software, calendars, and operating systems.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the current UTC offset in Cairo?
Cairo is currently at UTC+03:00 (GMT+3).
Does Cairo observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Cairo observes daylight saving time, so the UTC offset shifts by one hour between summer and winter.
What timezone does Cairo use?
Cairo uses the Africa/Cairo IANA timezone, currently displayed as GMT+3.
What time is it in Cairo right now?
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