Sydney to Cairo Time Converter
Cairo is 9 hours behind Sydney right now. 9:00 AM in Sydney is 12:00 AM in Cairo.
Time now: Sydney and Cairo
Cairo is 9 hours behind Sydney right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 9 hours at some times of the year and 7 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Sydney and Cairo are about 14,416 km (8,958 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11:00) and Cairo is on EET (UTC+02:00).
Sydney to Cairo conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Sydney | Cairo |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 PMprevious day |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 PMprevious day |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 PMprevious day |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 PMprevious day |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 PMprevious day |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 PMprevious day |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 PMprevious day |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
Best time to meet between Sydney and Cairo
There is no overlap between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places.
If both sides can be flexible (7 AM – 10 PM):
- 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM Sydney = 7:00 AM – 1:00 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 Sydney and Cairo change?
Yes. Right now Cairo is 9 hours behind Sydney. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 4 April 2027: Sydney moves its clocks back. Cairo is 8 hours behind Sydney from then (it was 9 hours before).
- Friday, 30 April 2027: Cairo moves its clocks forward. Cairo is 7 hours behind Sydney from then (it was 8 hours before).
- Sunday, 3 October 2027: Sydney moves its clocks forward. Cairo is 8 hours behind Sydney from then (it was 7 hours before).
- Thursday, 28 October 2027: Cairo moves its clocks back. Cairo is 9 hours behind Sydney from then (it was 8 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Sydney is 12:00 AM to 9:00 AM in Cairo.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Cairo is 6:00 PM to 3:00 AM (next day) in Sydney.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Sydney and Cairo?
Cairo is 9 hours behind Sydney right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 9 hours at some times of the year and 7 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert Sydney to Cairo?
Subtract 9 hours from the Sydney time to get the Cairo time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Sydney is 12:00 AM in Cairo. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Cairo?
It is 1:17 AM in Cairo on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 10:17 AM in Sydney.
Does the time difference between Sydney and Cairo change during the year?
Yes. Right now Cairo is 9 hours behind Sydney. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 4 times: Sunday, 4 April 2027: Sydney moves its clocks back. Cairo is 8 hours behind Sydney from then (it was 9 hours before). Friday, 30 April 2027: Cairo moves its clocks forward. Cairo is 7 hours behind Sydney from then (it was 8 hours before). Sunday, 3 October 2027: Sydney moves its clocks forward. Cairo is 8 hours behind Sydney from then (it was 7 hours before). Thursday, 28 October 2027: Cairo moves its clocks back. Cairo is 9 hours behind Sydney from then (it was 8 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Sydney and Cairo?
The two places have no shared working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The nearest option is 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM Sydney = 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM Cairo.