Current Time in Cairo, Egypt
9:40:44 AM EEST
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Time Zone Details
- IANA Zone
- Africa/Cairo
- Time Zone
- EEST
- GMT Offset
- GMT+3
- Daylight Saving Time
- EET starts on Oct 29, 2026
- Country
- Egypt
- Est. Population
- ~9.6M people
See also:Egypt
Other Cities in This Time Zone
Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Cairo right now?
- Check the live clock above for the current time in Cairo (EEST (GMT+3)). Use the interactive converter on this page to compare Cairo with other cities.
- Does Cairo observe daylight saving time?
- Yes, Cairo is currently observing daylight saving time (EEST). Clocks will return to standard time (EET) on Oct 29, 2026.
- What is the GMT offset for Cairo?
- Cairo is at GMT+3 (EEST). The IANA timezone identifier is Africa/Cairo.