The Egypt time difference is +2 hours from London and +7 hours from New York all year (apart from a few days or weeks around clock changes in the UK, the US and Egypt). Once your clock is set to Cairo time, our Cairo travel guide helps you plan pyramids, museums and old quarters.
In practice, when it is noon in London it is 14:00 in Cairo during UK winter time (GMT) and 14:00 during British Summer Time. When it is noon in New York, it is 19:00 in Cairo during Eastern Standard Time and 19:00 during Eastern Daylight Time. Egypt changes its clocks on different dates from the UK and the US, so the gap shifts for a few days or weeks each spring and autumn (see below).
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Time in Egypt: key facts
- Time zone: UTC+2 (winter) / UTC+3 (summer), IANA identifier
Africa/Cairo - Difference with London: +2 h all year, outside clock-change periods
- Difference with New York: +7 h all year, outside clock-change periods
- Clock changes in Egypt: yes, see the dates below
- Next clock changes: UK on Sunday 25 October 2026 (BST to GMT) and Sunday 28 March 2027; US on Sunday 1 November 2026 (EDT to EST) and Sunday 14 March 2027; Egypt on Thursday 29 October 2026 and Friday 30 April 2027
Time difference between London, New York and Egypt
| Time in London | In Cairo (UK winter, GMT) | In Cairo (UK summer, BST) |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| 12:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| 18:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 |
| 22:00 | 00:00 (next day) | 00:00 (next day) |
| Time in New York | In Cairo (US winter, EST) | In Cairo (US summer, EDT) |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 (8 am) | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| 12:00 (noon) | 19:00 | 19:00 |
| 18:00 (6 pm) | 01:00 (next day) | 01:00 (next day) |
| 22:00 (10 pm) | 05:00 (next day) | 05:00 (next day) |
The gap changes more often than the UK/US winter-summer pattern alone would suggest, because Egypt moves its own clocks on different dates. The 2027 table below shows every period.
Clock changes 2026–2027
Egypt changes its clocks, as do the UK and the US. Expected dates in the tz database:
- UK, Sunday 25 October 2026: BST (UTC+1) to GMT (UTC+0)
- Egypt, Thursday 29 October 2026 at midnight (24:00): clocks go back one hour to 23:00, UTC+3 to UTC+2
- US, Sunday 1 November 2026: EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5) in New York
- US, Sunday 14 March 2027: EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4)
- UK, Sunday 28 March 2027: GMT (UTC+0) to BST (UTC+1)
- Egypt, Friday 30 April 2027 at 00:00: clocks go forward one hour to 01:00, UTC+2 to UTC+3
- Egypt, Thursday 28 October 2027 at midnight (24:00): clocks go back one hour to 23:00, UTC+3 to UTC+2
- UK, Sunday 31 October 2027: BST (UTC+1) to GMT (UTC+0)
- US, Sunday 7 November 2027: EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5)
When to call Egypt from the UK or the US
To reach someone between 09:00 and 20:00 Cairo time, call between 07:00 and 18:00 London time in UK winter, and between 07:00 and 18:00 during British Summer Time. From New York, call between 02:00 and 13:00 during EST, and between 02:00 and 13:00 during EDT.
On 15 January 2027, office hours (09:00–17:00) overlap for 6 hours with London and for 1 hour with New York. Always state the time zone in your meeting invitations.
Time difference and jet lag: practical tips
Flying to Egypt from the UK means travelling east: your day is shortened and you need to go to bed earlier than usual. From North America you also travel east, with a bigger gap. A few simple rules help you adjust to local time:
- Set your watch and phone to local time as soon as you board.
- Align meals and bedtime with local time from the first day.
- Plan a light first day, with no important meetings or long drives.
- Get out in daylight when you arrive and avoid long naps.
- If you take medication at fixed times, ask your doctor how to adapt the schedule to the time difference.
Egypt time zone: IANA identifier and history
| Zone | IANA identifier | Standard time on 15 January 2027 | On 15 July 2027 | Abbreviation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo | Africa/Cairo | UTC+2 | UTC+3 | EET / EEST |
- Cairo (
Africa/Cairo): daylight saving time is applied in 2026 and 2027 under the tz database rules (clocks go forward at the end of April and back at the end of October).
Daylight saving time in Egypt in 2027: change dates
Dates calculated from the tz database rules for Africa/Cairo (Cairo). They differ from those of the UK and the US, so the gap changes several times a year (table below).
- Friday 30 April 2027 at 00:00 (local time): clocks go forward one hour to 01:00 (UTC+2 → UTC+3), at the same moment as 23:00 on 29 April in London and 18:00 on 29 April in New York.
- Thursday 28 October 2027 at midnight (24:00, local time): clocks go back one hour to 23:00 (UTC+3 → UTC+2), at the same moment as 22:00 on 28 October in London and 17:00 on 28 October in New York.
| 2027 period | Cairo vs London | Cairo vs New York |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January – 13 March | +2 h | +7 h |
| 14 – 27 March | +2 h | +6 h |
| 28 March – 29 April | +1 h | +6 h |
| 30 April – 28 October | +2 h | +7 h |
| 29 – 30 October | +1 h | +6 h |
| 31 October – 6 November | +2 h | +6 h |
| 7 November – 31 December | +2 h | +7 h |
Sunrise and sunset in Cairo in 2027
Local sunrise and sunset times on the 15th of each month in Cairo (30.05° N, 31.25° E), including daylight saving time. They help you time your exposure to daylight, the main lever for resetting your body clock on arrival.
| 15th of the month | Sunrise | Solar noon | Sunset | Day length | Sunrise / sunset in London time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:52 | 12:04 | 17:17 | 10 h 25 | 04:52 / 15:17 |
| February | 06:35 | 12:09 | 17:43 | 11 h 08 | 04:35 / 15:43 |
| March | 06:05 | 12:04 | 18:03 | 11 h 58 | 04:05 / 16:03 |
| April | 05:28 | 11:55 | 18:22 | 12 h 54 | 04:28 / 17:22 |
| May | 06:02 | 12:51 | 19:41 | 13 h 39 | 04:02 / 17:41 |
| June | 05:53 | 12:55 | 19:58 | 14 h 04 | 03:53 / 17:58 |
| July | 06:04 | 13:01 | 19:58 | 13 h 54 | 04:04 / 17:58 |
| August | 06:22 | 13:00 | 19:37 | 13 h 15 | 04:22 / 17:37 |
| September | 06:39 | 12:50 | 19:01 | 12 h 22 | 04:39 / 17:01 |
| October | 06:57 | 12:41 | 18:25 | 11 h 28 | 04:57 / 16:25 |
| November | 06:20 | 11:40 | 16:59 | 10 h 39 | 04:20 / 14:59 |
| December | 06:43 | 11:50 | 16:57 | 10 h 13 | 04:43 / 14:57 |
The longest day in the table is 15 June (14 h 04 between 05:53 and 19:58), the shortest 15 December (10 h 13).
Jet lag: how flight direction affects you in Egypt
- Outbound from the UK (flying east): you « lose » 2 hours in UK winter and 2 hours in summer; your arrival day is shortened and you need to go to bed earlier than your body clock expects.
- Return to the UK (flying west): the opposite applies. Flying west is generally considered easier to cope with: you just need to stay up a little later.
- From New York (flying east): you « lose » 7 hours in winter (EST) and 7 hours in summer (EDT); your arrival day is shortened and you need to go to bed earlier than your body clock expects.
- Your usual night at home (23:00 – 07:00) corresponds to 01:00 – 09:00 in Cairo from London in UK winter (01:00 – 09:00 during BST), and to 06:00 – 14:00 in Cairo from New York during EST (06:00 – 14:00 during EDT): this is when your body will want to sleep for the first few days.
- Daylight on arrival: in Cairo, the sun rises around 06:52 and sets around 17:17 in mid-January, and around 06:04 and 19:58 in mid-July (table above). After flying east, seek morning light and avoid it late in the day; after flying west, make the most of late-afternoon light to stay awake until the evening. This is the standard advice for shifting your body clock.
Plan your trip to Egypt
- Our complete Egypt travel guide: highlights, itineraries and budget
- Best time to visit Egypt: month-by-month weather and the best season
- Time differences around the world: every country in our guides
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Egypt and the UK or the US?
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of London and 7 hours ahead of New York all year, apart from a few days or weeks around clock changes.
What time is it in Egypt when it is noon in London or New York?
Noon in London is 14:00 in Cairo in UK winter and 14:00 in summer. Noon in New York is 19:00 in Cairo during EST and 19:00 during EDT.
Does Egypt have daylight saving time?
Yes. The next changes (local time) are Thursday 29 October 2026 (UTC+3 to UTC+2) and Friday 30 April 2027 (UTC+2 to UTC+3), then Thursday 28 October 2027 (UTC+3 to UTC+2). These dates differ from the UK and US changes, so the gap shifts for a few days or weeks each year.
When should I call Egypt from the UK or the US?
To reach someone between 09:00 and 20:00 local time, call between 07:00 and 18:00 London time in UK winter (07:00 to 18:00 during BST), or between 02:00 and 13:00 New York time during EST (02:00 to 13:00 during EDT).
What is the IANA time zone for Egypt?
Cairo: Africa/Cairo.
What time does the sun rise in Cairo?
Around 06:52 on 15 January 2027 and around 06:04 on 15 July 2027 (local time); sunset around 17:17 and 19:58. Destination de Voyage calculation (NOAA algorithm).
Our sources
- Sunrise and sunset: algorithm from the NOAA Solar Calculator (Global Monitoring Laboratory), applied to the capital’s coordinates (Natural Earth, Wikidata or Wikipedia): Destination de Voyage calculation.
- IANA Time Zone Database (tz database), version 2026b, consulted on 13 October 2026: time zones, rules and clock-change dates. Future dates may be changed by local authorities.
- UK clock changes: GOV.UK, When do the clocks change? (UK summer time from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October).
- US daylight saving time: NIST, Daylight Saving Time (from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November).
- Live time: calculated by your browser (Intl API), which relies on the same IANA database.
- Our methodology
Updated November 2026.
