Current Time in Cairo

About Cairo Time Zone

Cairo is the capital of Egypt and the largest city in Africa and the Arab world, home to over 20 million people in its metropolitan area. It operates on Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2), a fixed offset since Egypt suspended Daylight Saving Time in 2011. Cairo is one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities, strategically positioned at the junction of Africa and Asia alongside the Nile River. The Egyptian pyramids at Giza, just outside Cairo, are the only surviving wonder of the ancient Seven Wonders of the World. The Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square houses the world's most extensive collection of Pharaonic artifacts, including Tutankhamun's golden mask. Cairo's Al-Azhar University, founded in 970 AD, is considered the world's oldest operating university. The city is also home to the Arab League headquarters, making it the diplomatic capital of the Arab world.

• Time Zone Name: Eastern European Time (EET)
• IANA Identifier: Africa/Cairo
• UTC Offset: UTC+2 (fixed since 2011)
• DST: No — suspended in 2011
• Country: Egypt
• Coordinates: 30.04°N, 31.24°E
• Population: ~10 million (city) / ~21 million (metro)
• Famous For: Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, Nile River, Al-Azhar Mosque

Egypt suspended DST in 2011. EET (UTC+2) is now fixed year-round. The live clock displayed above reflects the real-time local time currently in Cairo, making it an ideal tool for international business coordination, travel planning, remote work scheduling, and staying connected across time zones.

Nearby Cities & Time Zones

The cities listed below represent some of the most prominent urban centers near Cairo, along with their respective local times for easy comparison and scheduling.