Cairo, Egypt
Sunday, May 17, 2026 • UTC+3 (GMT+3)
The current local time in Cairo, Egypt is 17:52:50.
Quick Facts
- Country
- Egypt
- Region
- Africa
- Population
- 9,606,916
- Coordinates
- 30.06° N, 31.25° E
- Time Zone
- Africa/Cairo
- Currency
- Pound (EGP)
- Languages
- Arabic, English, French
- Country Area
- 1,001,450 km²
Time Difference Between Cairo and Major Cities
| CITY | LOCAL TIME | DIFFERENCE |
|---|---|---|
| Time in New York | 7h behind | |
| Time in London | 2h behind | |
| Time in Tokyo | 6h ahead | |
| Time in Sydney | 7h ahead | |
| Time in Dubai | 1h ahead | |
| Time in Singapore | 5h ahead | |
| Time in Los Angeles | 10h behind | |
| Time in Paris | 1h behind |
Weather in Cairo
Current weather conditions in Cairo including temperature, humidity, wind speed, visibility and a five day weather forecast.
39°C
Clear Sky
Humidity
17%
Wind
12 km/h
Visibility
57 km
40°
23°
38°
23°
36°
21°
28°
20°
29°
19°
Cities Near Cairo
- Time in Shubrā al Khaymah7 km
- Time in Giza7 km
- Time in Al Khuşūş12 km
- Time in Awsīm13 km
Cities in the Same Time Zone as Cairo
Popular Time Differences
- Time difference between Cairo and New York
- Time difference between Cairo and London
- Time difference between Cairo and Tokyo
- Time difference between Cairo and Sydney
- Time difference between Cairo and Dubai
- Time difference between Cairo and Singapore
- Time difference between Cairo and Los Angeles
- Time difference between Cairo and Paris
Map of Cairo
Map showing the location of Cairo at coordinates 30.06263, 31.24967.
About Cairo Time
Cairo is located in Africa, Egyptand follows the Africa/Cairo time zone. The city has a population of approximately 9,606,916 people.
The current local time in Cairo is determined by the Africa/Cairo time zone. This time zone is used across several cities in the region and ensures consistent local time for residents and businesses.
On this page, you can find the exact current time in Cairo, compare time differences with other cities around the world, and view additional information such as sunrise and sunset times, weather conditions, and nearby cities that share the same time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cairo
What time zone is Cairo in?
Cairo is in the Africa/Cairo time zone (GMT+3) in Egypt.
What is the current UTC offset for Cairo?
Cairo is currently at UTC+3 (offset shifts during DST).
Does Cairo observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Cairo observes daylight saving time. Clocks move forward in spring and back in autumn, changing the UTC offset seasonally.
How can I check the current local time in Cairo?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Cairo, Egypt, updated every second.