What time is it in Cairo?
Egypt
Cairo is in the Africa/Cairo time zone (). In Cairo it is currently --:--:--. Cairo is located in Egypt. The difference compared to São Paulo (BRT, UTC-3) is 6 hours ahead — when it's 12pm in São Paulo, it's 18:00 in Cairo.
Live world clocks
| 🇧🇷São Paulo | --:-- | 6 hours behind |
| 🇵🇹Lisbon | --:-- | 2 hours behind |
| 🇬🇧London | --:-- | 2 hours behind |
| 🇺🇸New York | --:-- | 7 hours behind |
| 🇯🇵Tokyo | --:-- | 6 hours ahead |
| 🇦🇪Dubai | --:-- | 1 hours ahead |
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Retail: 9am–7pm | Banks: 9am–5pm | Restaurants: 12–3pm and 7–10pm
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Upcoming holidays in Egypt
- Dec 25Christmas Dayin 196 days
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About Cairo
Cairo is one of the main cities of Egypt, located in the Africa/Cairo time zone. Observes daylight saving time (DST).
- Population
- 9,540,000
- Metro area
- 21,300,000
- Official language
- Árabe
- Currency
- Libra Egípcia (EGP)
Main airport
- Distance to center
- 0 km
- Avg. travel time
- 0 min
Frequently asked questions about Cairo
What time is it in Cairo now?
The current time in Cairo is shown live at the top of this page, updated every second from the Africa/Cairo time zone.
What time zone is Cairo in?
Cairo is in the Africa/Cairo time zone (UTC+3).
What's the time difference between Cairo and São Paulo?
The difference between Cairo and São Paulo (BRT, UTC-3) is 6 hours ahead.
What's the time difference between Cairo and Lisbon?
The difference between Cairo and Lisbon is 2 hours ahead.
Does Cairo observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Cairo observes daylight saving time (DST). Clocks shift forward 1 hour in spring and back 1 hour in autumn.
How do I call Cairo from Brazil?
From Brazil, dial 0021 + +20 + local area code + number.
What are the upcoming holidays in Egypt?
Jan 01 — New Year's Day; Dec 25 — Christmas Day
What are typical business hours in Cairo?
Retail: 9am–7pm | Banks: 9am–5pm | Restaurants: 12–3pm and 7–10pm