Cairo to London
-2hCairo
EESTSOURCELondon
BSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
EEST and BST on the World Map
The map below highlights the EEST (Eastern European Time) and BST (Greenwich Mean Time) timezone regions across the globe.
EET – Eastern European Time
UTC+02:00Eastern European Time (EET) is used in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and northeastern Africa, 2 hours ahead of UTC.
- •EET covers countries across three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa.
- •Cairo is the most populous city in the EET zone.
- •Turkey used to be on EET but permanently moved to UTC+03:00 in 2016.
- •Finland, the Baltic states, and Greece all use EET.
GMT – Greenwich Mean Time
UTC+00:00Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the mean solar time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London. It is the same as UTC+00:00.
- •GMT is based on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passing through Greenwich, London.
- •The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has been the reference point for GMT since 1884.
- •GMT and UTC are often used interchangeably, but UTC is based on atomic clocks.
- •Iceland uses GMT year-round and never observes daylight saving time.
- •The UK switches from GMT to BST (British Summer Time) in late March each year.
About Cairo
WikipediaCairo operates on Eastern European Time (EET), UTC+2. As Africa's largest city and Arab world's cultural capital, Cairo bridges African and Middle Eastern time.
The Pyramids of Giza are the only surviving wonder of the ancient world.
About London
WikipediaLondon, where Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) originates, is the world's leading financial center alongside New York. The city bridges European and American business hours.
Big Ben is actually the name of the bell inside the Elizabeth Tower, not the tower itself.
Time Conversion Guide: Cairo to London
Cairo runs on Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) at UTC+03:00, currently observing daylight saving time. London runs on British Summer Time (BST) at UTC+01:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Cairo 2 hours behind London — a difference of -2h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Cairo it is 7:00 AM in London. Midnight in Cairo is 10:00 PM in London. Because both zones shift for daylight saving, the gap between them only changes during the few weeks each year when their transition dates differ.
Cairo to London time conversion table
| Cairo (EEST) | London (BST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Cairo to London time
- Scheduling a call from Cairo to London: a 10:00 AM start in Cairo lands at 8:00 AM in London, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Cairo and London are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM EEST time (9:00 AM–3:00 PM BST). That is roughly 6 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking London local time against Cairo keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -2h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM EEST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -2h gap is not.
- Block 11:00 AM–5:00 PM EEST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Cairo and need London colleagues present.
- Cairo: Clocks fall back on Thu, Oct 29, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the -2h gap.
- London: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
About EET (Eastern European Time)
Eastern European Time (EET) covers a wide geographical area including Eastern Europe (Finland, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine), the Middle East (Israel, Lebanon, Jordan), and northeastern Africa (Egypt, Libya). During summer, most EET countries switch to Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+03:00). Turkey permanently moved to UTC+03:00 in 2016, effectively leaving EET.
About GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the clock time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, which sits on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude). GMT serves as the reference point from which all other time zones are calculated. The United Kingdom uses GMT during winter months and switches to British Summer Time (BST, UTC+01:00) from late March to late October. Several West African nations use GMT year-round. GMT is often used interchangeably with UTC (Coordinated Universal Time), although technically they are different – UTC is based on atomic clocks while GMT is based on Earth's rotation.
Best time to call between Cairo and London
Both Cairo and London sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 11:00 AM–5:00 PM EEST, which is 9:00 AM–3:00 PM BST. That gives roughly 6 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Cairo and London share 6 hours of working-hours overlap (11:00 AM–5:00 PM EEST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Cairo is 2 hours behind London (EEST UTC+03:00 → BST UTC+01:00). The shared working window is 11:00 AM–5:00 PM EEST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Cairo
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+02:00 · DST: UTC+03:00
Clocks fall back on Thu, Oct 29, 2026
London
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Cairo and London?
Cairo (EEST, UTC+03:00) is 2 hours behind London (BST, UTC+01:00). The gap is currently -2h.
How do I convert Cairo time to London time?
Add -2h to Cairo local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Cairo is 7:00 AM in London.
What time is it in London right now?
London uses BST at UTC+01:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -2h offset from Cairo.
What is the best time to call London from Cairo?
Call between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM EEST — that maps to 9:00 AM–3:00 PM BST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Cairo or London?
Cairo is 2 hours behind London. When it is 12:00 PM in Cairo it is 10:00 AM in London.
Do Cairo and London use different time zones?
Cairo (Egypt) uses EEST at UTC+03:00, while London (UK) uses BST at UTC+01:00. The IANA identifiers are Africa/Cairo and Europe/London.
Does daylight saving time affect the Cairo–London difference?
Both zones observe DST, so the difference stays at -2h for most of the year and only changes during the weeks when their transition dates do not line up.
Which other cities share Cairo's time zone?
EEST also covers Cairo, Athens, Helsinki, Bucharest, Kyiv, Sofia, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and 4 more.
Which countries use EEST, Cairo's zone?
EEST is used in Finland, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Egypt, Israel, Lebanon and 9 more.
Is there a day difference between Cairo and London?
Not normally. The -2h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Cairo and London?
London is -2h from Cairo.
What timezone is Cairo in?
Cairo operates on Eastern European Time (EET), UTC+2. As Africa's largest city and Arab world's cultural capital, Cairo bridges African and Middle Eastern time.
What timezone is London in?
London, where Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) originates, is the world's leading financial center alongside New York. The city bridges European and American business hours.
What are the business hours in Cairo?
Standard business hours in Cairo are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EET.
What are the business hours in London?
Standard business hours in London are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM GMT.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Cairo and London?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Cairo works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EET and London works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM GMT (-2h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Cairo and London?
Cairo uses EGP (£) while London uses GBP (£). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Cairo and London compare in size?
Cairo has a population of approximately 10.2 million (metro: 21.3 million), while London has approximately 8.8 million (metro: 14.8 million).
What are the major landmarks in Cairo and London?
Cairo is known for Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili. London is famous for Big Ben, Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace.
Do Cairo and London have stock exchanges?
Yes. Cairo has the EGX (Egyptian Exchange) and London has the LSE (London Stock Exchange). The -2h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use EET (Eastern European Time)?
EET is used in Finland, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Egypt, and 11 more countries.
Does EET observe daylight saving time?
Yes, EET switches to EEST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about EET?
EET covers countries across three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa. Cairo is the most populous city in the EET zone.
Which cities are in the GMT timezone?
Major cities in the GMT timezone include London, Dublin, Lisbon, Accra, Reykjavik, Edinburgh, Casablanca, Dakar.
What is the UTC offset for GMT?
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is at UTC+00:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to BST.
What should I know about the GMT timezone?
GMT is based on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passing through Greenwich, London. The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has been the reference point for GMT since 1884.
When is it midnight in Cairo, what time is it in London?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Cairo (EET), it is -2h later in London (GMT).
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