Cairo, Egypt
What time is it in other cities?
Time in Cairo compared to other major cities right now.
About Cairo, Egypt
Cairo is the capital of Egypt and the largest city in the Arab world, located on the Nile River. It is the gateway to the ancient Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, and a major center of Arab culture, media, and education.
Time zone details
Cairo observes EET (Africa/Cairo in the IANA database). The UTC offset and any daylight saving transitions are handled automatically by your browser's time zone library. If you're scheduling a meeting or call, use our time zone converter for an exact difference on a specific date.
Calling Egypt from abroad
The international dialing code for Egypt is +20. To call a phone number in Cairo, dial your country's international access code, then +20, then the local number (drop the leading zero if there is one).
Currency in Egypt
The official currency is EGP (£). Exchange rates fluctuate daily — check a currency converter for the latest rate against your home currency before any transaction.
Languages spoken
Common languages include Arabic. Many businesses and tourist areas in Cairo will also have English speakers.
Top places to visit in Cairo
- Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx — 4,500-year-old wonders of the ancient world — one of the most iconic sights on Earth.
- Egyptian Museum — Largest collection of pharaonic antiquities, including Tutankhamun's gold mask.
- Khan el-Khalili — 14th-century bazaar in Old Cairo with spices, copperware, and centuries-old coffeehouses.
Top local foods of Cairo
- Koshari — Egypt's national dish — layers of lentils, pasta, rice, chickpeas, and tomato sauce.
- Ful medames — Slow-cooked fava beans with olive oil and lemon, the classic Egyptian breakfast.
- Molokhia — Soup made from jute mallow leaves, served over rice with chicken or rabbit.
Working with someone in Cairo
When scheduling a call or meeting with someone in Cairo, the time difference from your location is shown at the top of this page. For deeper coordination tips, see our guide on working across time zones and time zone etiquette for global meetings.