Current Time in Cairo
Live Cairo time with automatic updates
About Cairo Time
Cairo follows the Africa/Cairo time zone. The current time shown above is automatically updated every second, ensuring you always have the accurate local time for Cairo.
Time Zone Information
The time shown is based on Cairo's official time zone (Africa/Cairo), which is +00:00 hours from UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). This live clock automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time (DST) when applicable.
Cairo is currently observing Daylight Saving Time (DST).
Understanding the local time in Cairo is crucial for:
- •Scheduling international business meetings and conference calls
- •Planning travel arrangements and flight bookings
- •Coordinating with remote teams and global partners
- •Managing import/export operations and shipping schedules
🏢 Local Business Hours
Standard business hours in Cairo:
- •Sunday - Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- •Friday: Closed (prayer day)
- •Saturday: Some businesses open
Note: Ramadan significantly affects business hours. Summer heat may cause earlier starts
Cairo Landmarks & Business
🏛️ Famous Landmarks
- •Pyramids of Giza
- •Egyptian Museum
- •Khan el-Khalili
- •Citadel
- •Al-Azhar Mosque
💼 Major Companies
- •Commercial International Bank
- •Orascom
- •El Sewedy Electric
- •Telecom Egypt
- •EFG Hermes
- •Arab Bank
Business Culture & Communication
🤝 Cultural Notes
Punctuality:
Flexible - relationships more important than strict timing. Inshallah (God willing) common.
Business Etiquette:
Conservative dress essential. Right hand for greetings. Personal relationships crucial.
📞 Best Times to Call
From US Eastern:
3:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST (10 AM - 6 PM Cairo)
From Europe:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CET (10 AM - 6 PM Cairo)
From Asia:
4:00 PM - 12:00 AM JST (9 AM - 5 PM Cairo)
Major Public Holidays
Important holidays that may affect business operations in Cairo:
🎉Eid al-Fitr
3-day holiday after Ramadan
Typically: Varies by lunar calendar
🎉Eid al-Adha
4-day holiday
Typically: Varies by lunar calendar
🎉Revolution Day
National holiday
Typically: January 25
🎉Sinai Liberation Day
National holiday
Typically: April 25
Time Zone Facts
DST Status
Currently observing DST
UTC Offset
+00:00 from UTC
Coverage
Multiple cities in the region
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Using the Cairo World Clock
Our Cairo world clock is a reliable tool for checking the current local time. Whether you're scheduling international meetings, coordinating with remote teams, or planning travel, this tool provides accurate, real-time information about the current time in Cairo.