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