Cairo to Istanbul Time Converter
Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Cairo right now. 9:00 AM in Cairo is 10:00 AM in Istanbul.
Time now: Cairo and Istanbul
Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Cairo right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 0 hours at some times of the year and 1 hour at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Cairo and Istanbul are about 1,235 km (767 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Cairo is on EET (UTC+02:00) and Istanbul is on UTC+03:00 (UTC+03:00).
Cairo to Istanbul conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Cairo | Istanbul |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 AMnext day |
Best time to meet between Cairo and Istanbul
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Cairo = 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Istanbul
The time difference changes during the year because of daylight saving time, so these windows shift by an hour at other times.
Does the time difference between Cairo and Istanbul change?
Yes. Right now Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Cairo. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Friday, 30 April 2027: Cairo moves its clocks forward. Istanbul has the same time as Cairo from then (it was 1 hour before).
- Thursday, 28 October 2027: Cairo moves its clocks back. Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Cairo from then (it was zero before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Cairo is 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM in Istanbul.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Istanbul is 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Cairo.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Cairo and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Cairo right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 0 hours at some times of the year and 1 hour at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert Cairo to Istanbul?
Add 1 hour to the Cairo time to get the Istanbul time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Cairo is 10:00 AM in Istanbul. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Istanbul?
It is 4:05 AM in Istanbul on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 3:05 AM in Cairo.
Does the time difference between Cairo and Istanbul change during the year?
Yes. Right now Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Cairo. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Friday, 30 April 2027: Cairo moves its clocks forward. Istanbul has the same time as Cairo from then (it was 1 hour before). Thursday, 28 October 2027: Cairo moves its clocks back. Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Cairo from then (it was zero before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Cairo and Istanbul?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Cairo = 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Istanbul. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.