Cairo to Cape Town Time Difference
🇪🇬 Cairo is currently 1 hour behind of 🇿🇦 Cape Town. This difference varies between 1h and 0h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-1h
Business overlap
8h
Distance
7,239 km
Approx. flight
8.5h
Hour-by-Hour: Cairo to Cape Town
| 🇪🇬 Cairo | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous 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 |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Cairo observes Daylight Saving Time, while Cape Town does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 1 hour behind and the same time depending on the season. Currently, Cairo is 1 hour behind relative to Cape Town.
Min difference
1h
Max difference
0h
Best Meeting Times
There are 8 overlapping business hours between Cairo and Cape Town (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇪🇬 Cairo
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
🇿🇦 Cape Town
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Cairo and Cape Town?
The time difference between Cairo and Cape Town is currently 1 hour behind. Cairo uses GMT+3 (UTC+3), while Cape Town uses GMT+2 (UTC+2). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 1 hour behind to the same time.
When it's noon in Cairo, what time is it in Cape Town?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Cairo, it is 11:00 AM in Cape Town. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Cairo and Cape Town change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Cairo observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 1 hour behind and the same time at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Cairo and Cape Town?
The best time to call is between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM in Cairo (which is 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Cape Town). This 8-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Cairo ahead or behind Cape Town?
Cairo is currently 1 hour ahead of Cape Town.
What time zone is Cairo in?
Cairo is in the Africa/Cairo time zone, currently using GMT+3 (UTC+3). Cairo observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Cairo in Cape Town?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Cairo, it is 11:00 PM in Cape Town.