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Cairo

Egypt • Local Time

Sunday, December 28, 2025

GMT+2Night
Sunrise
06:58
Sunset
17:02
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Currency
Egyptian Pound
Phone Code
+20 2
Sunrise
06:58
Sunset
17:02

Time in Cairo

Cairo, the City of a Thousand Minarets, operates on Eastern European Time (EET/UTC+2). The largest city in Africa and the Arab world, Cairo is the gateway to ancient Egypt and the iconic Pyramids of Giza.

Daylight Saving Time

Egypt currently does not observe Daylight Saving Time (as of 2014). The time stays on UTC+2 year-round, though this has changed multiple times historically.

Time Difference

Cairo is UTC+2 year-round (may vary). When noon in Cairo: London 10 AM, NYC 5 AM, Dubai 2 PM.

Business Hours

Shops 10 AM to 10 PM. Friday is the weekend. Khan el-Khalili bazaar open until late.

Timezone Facts

Same timezone as Athens. Egypt occasionally observes DST. The Pyramids are actually in Giza, a Cairo suburb.

World Cities

Visiting Cairo?

October to April for pleasant weather (20-25°C).

Ultimate Guide to Cairo

10.1M populationArabicGMT+2

Largest city in Africa and Arab world. Ancient meets chaotic modern. Traffic is legendary.

🌡️Climate

Hot desert with scorching summers (30-40°C) and mild winters (10-20°C). Very dry with almost no rain.