What time zone is Cairo in?

Cairo is in the Eastern European Summer Time timezone, abbreviated GMT+3, with a UTC offset of UTC+3. Daylight Saving Time is currently active.

What is the UTC offset for Cairo?

The UTC offset for Cairo is UTC+3 (GMT+3). During DST the offset shifts by +1 hour.

Does Cairo observe Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, Cairo currently observes Daylight Saving Time — clocks are 1 hour ahead of standard GMT+3 time.

What is the current local time in Cairo?

The current local time in Cairo, Egypt can be seen live on this page. The city is in the Eastern European Summer Time timezone (GMT+3, UTC+3).

How do I convert Cairo time to other time zones?

Use the WorldTimePage Timezone Converter at https://worldtimepage.com/convert. Enter Cairo (GMT+3, UTC+3) as the source timezone and select your destination city or timezone.

Are Cairo and Alexandria on the same time?

Yes — both Cairo and Alexandria are in Egypt and share the Eastern European Summer Time timezone (GMT+3, UTC+3). They follow the exact same local time, including any daylight saving transitions.

How many people live in Cairo?

Cairo has a population of approximately 10.2 million. It is located in Egypt and observes the Eastern European Summer Time timezone (GMT+3, UTC+3).

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Current Time in Cairo

Q: What time is it in Cairo right now?

The current local time in Cairo is displayed live at the top of this page. Cairo observes the Eastern European Summer Time timezone (GMT+3, UTC+3).

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See the exact local time in Cairo Egypt. The live clock above updates every second.Cairo follows Eastern European Summer Time (GMT+3, UTC+3, DST active). Use the sections below for timezone details, UTC offset, DST status, and comparisons with other cities worldwide.

Current Local Time in Cairo

What Time Is It in Cairo Right Now?

The current local time in Cairo, Egypt is 04:28:35 AM on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Cairo observes the Eastern European Summer Time timezone (GMT+3, UTC+3). Daylight Saving Time is currently active — clocks are 1 hour ahead of standard time.

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Cairo Time Zone Information

UTC offset, DST status, and Cairo timezone details

Timezone: Eastern European Summer Time
UTC Offset: UTC+3
IANA Identifier: Africa/Cairo

Daylight Saving Time: Currently active (+1h)
Country: 🇪🇬 Egypt

Cairo is currently observing Daylight Saving Time. The clocks were moved forward 1 hour and will be set back to standard GMT+3 time in the autumn.

How to Compare Cairo Time With Other Cities

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Check the current local time in Cairo (GMT+3, UTC+3) at the top of this page — the clock updates every second.
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Need a full 24-hour side-by-side view? Head to the Timezone Converter and pick Cairo as the source.
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