What time zone is Cairo in?

Cairo uses the Africa/Cairo time zone (GMT+2, UTC+02:00).

Does Cairo observe daylight saving time?

Yes — Cairo observes daylight saving time, so the UTC offset shifts by one hour twice a year.

Current time

Live local time in Cairo, Egypt.

14:00:00

Wednesday, 22 April 2026

GMT+2UTC+02:00Africa/Cairo

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What time zone is Cairo in?: Cairo uses the Africa/Cairo time zone (GMT+2, UTC+02:00).
Does Cairo observe daylight saving time?: Yes — Cairo observes daylight saving time, so the UTC offset shifts by one hour twice a year.
What country is Cairo in?: Cairo is in Egypt.

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