GetTheTimeNow
exact time, no fuss

Time difference between Istanbul and Cairo

Cairo is 1 hour behind Istanbul. When it is noon in Istanbul, it is 11:00 AM in Cairo. The same gap applies whether you look at it as Istanbul to Cairo or Cairo to Istanbul.

--:--
 
--:--
 

Cairo is 1 hour behind Istanbul, usually.

Difference right now1 hour (usual)
Upcoming changesCalculating…

How the gap works

The gap is not constant. Because Cairo changes its clocks for daylight saving time and Istanbul does not, the difference becomes 0 hours for part of the year. The live section above shows the exact gap right now and when it next changes.

  • Istanbul (Turkey) is in the Europe/Istanbul time zone: UTC+3.
  • Cairo (Egypt) is in the Africa/Cairo time zone: UTC+2 (EET) or UTC+3 (EEST).

Convert Istanbul time to Cairo time

IstanbulCairo
6:00 AM5:00 AM
9:00 AM8:00 AM
12:00 PM11:00 AM
3:00 PM2:00 PM
6:00 PM5:00 PM
9:00 PM8:00 PM

Based on the usual 1 hour gap.

Best time to call or meet

During standard 9-to-5 working hours, Istanbul and Cairo overlap for 7 hours, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Istanbul (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Cairo). If you stretch the day to 7 AM to 10 PM in both cities, the shared window is 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM in Istanbul (7:00 AM to 9:00 PM in Cairo).

The best time to call is around 1:30 PM in Istanbul (12:30 PM in Cairo). That time falls inside standard working hours in both cities. These times use the usual gap; for a few weeks each year, shift them by the difference noted above.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Cairo?

Cairo is 1 hour behind Istanbul, usually. It becomes 0 hours for part of the year.

Is Cairo ahead of or behind Istanbul?

Cairo is 1 hour behind Istanbul.

Does the time difference between Istanbul and Cairo change during the year?

Yes. The usual gap is 1 hour, but because Cairo changes its clocks for daylight saving time and Istanbul does not, it becomes 0 hours for part of the year. The live section above lists the next changes.

What is the best time to schedule a call between Istanbul and Cairo?

The best time to call is around 1:30 PM in Istanbul (12:30 PM in Cairo). That time falls inside standard working hours in both cities. During standard 9-to-5 working hours, Istanbul and Cairo overlap for 7 hours, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Istanbul (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Cairo).