Singapore to Cairo
-5hSingapore
SGTSOURCECairo
EESTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
SGT and EEST on the World Map
The map below highlights the SGT (Singapore Standard Time) and EEST (Eastern European Time) timezone regions across the globe.
SGT – Singapore Standard Time
UTC+08:00Singapore Standard Time (SGT) is the time zone for Singapore, 8 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Singapore uses UTC+08:00 despite being at about 104°E longitude (closer to UTC+07:00).
- •Singapore does not observe daylight saving time.
- •The Singapore Exchange (SGX) operates on SGT.
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.
About Singapore
WikipediaSingapore Standard Time (SGT) is 8 hours ahead of GMT. As Asia's leading financial hub, Singapore bridges business hours between Europe and Australia.
The city-state has the world's highest percentage of millionaires, with 1 in 6 households.
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.
Time Conversion Guide: Singapore to Cairo
Singapore runs on Singapore Standard Time (SGT) at UTC+08:00. Cairo runs on Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) at UTC+03:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Singapore 5 hours behind Cairo — a difference of -5h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Singapore it is 4:00 AM in Cairo. Midnight in Singapore is 7:00 PM in Cairo.Cairo observes daylight saving time while Singapore does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Singapore to Cairo time conversion table
| Singapore (SGT) | Cairo (EEST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Singapore to Cairo time
- Scheduling a call from Singapore to Cairo: a 10:00 AM start in Singapore lands at 5:00 AM in Cairo, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Singapore and Cairo are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM SGT time (9:00 AM–12:00 PM EEST). That is roughly 3 hours of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Singapore is 3:00 PM in Cairo makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM SGT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -5h gap is not.
- Block 2:00 PM–5:00 PM SGT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Singapore and need Cairo colleagues present.
- Cairo: Clocks fall back on Thu, Oct 29, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
About SGT (Singapore Standard Time)
Singapore Standard Time (SGT) is used in Singapore year-round. Singapore does not observe daylight saving time. Despite being geographically close to the UTC+07:00 zone, Singapore uses UTC+08:00 to align with major trading partners like China, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. Singapore is a major global financial hub.
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.
Best time to call between Singapore and Cairo
Both Singapore and Cairo sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 2:00 PM–5:00 PM SGT, which is 9:00 AM–12:00 PM EEST. That gives roughly 3 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Singapore and Cairo overlap for about 3 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
Singapore is 5 hours behind Cairo (SGT UTC+08:00 → EEST UTC+03:00). The shared working window is 2:00 PM–5:00 PM SGT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Singapore
Does not observe DST
Cairo
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+02:00 · DST: UTC+03:00
Clocks fall back on Thu, Oct 29, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Singapore and Cairo?
Singapore (SGT, UTC+08:00) is 5 hours behind Cairo (EEST, UTC+03:00). The gap is currently -5h.
How do I convert Singapore time to Cairo time?
Add -5h to Singapore local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Singapore is 4:00 AM in Cairo.
What time is it in Cairo right now?
Cairo uses EEST at UTC+03:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -5h offset from Singapore.
What is the best time to call Cairo from Singapore?
Call between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM SGT — that maps to 9:00 AM–12:00 PM EEST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Singapore or Cairo?
Singapore is 5 hours behind Cairo. When it is 12:00 PM in Singapore it is 7:00 AM in Cairo.
Do Singapore and Cairo use different time zones?
Singapore (Singapore) uses SGT at UTC+08:00, while Cairo (Egypt) uses EEST at UTC+03:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Singapore and Africa/Cairo.
Does daylight saving time affect the Singapore–Cairo difference?
Yes at the moment: Cairo is on daylight saving time and Singapore is not, so the -5h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Singapore's time zone?
SGT also covers Singapore.
Which countries use SGT, Singapore's zone?
SGT is used in Singapore.
Is there a day difference between Singapore and Cairo?
Not normally. The -5h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Singapore and Cairo?
Cairo is -5h from Singapore.
What timezone is Singapore in?
Singapore Standard Time (SGT) is 8 hours ahead of GMT. As Asia's leading financial hub, Singapore bridges business hours between Europe and Australia.
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 are the business hours in Singapore?
Standard business hours in Singapore are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM SGT.
What are the business hours in Cairo?
Standard business hours in Cairo are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EET.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Singapore and Cairo?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Singapore works 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM SGT and Cairo works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EET (-5h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Singapore and Cairo?
Singapore uses SGD (S$) while Cairo uses EGP (£). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Singapore and Cairo compare in size?
Singapore has a population of approximately 5.5 million (metro: 5.9 million), while Cairo has approximately 10.2 million (metro: 21.3 million).
What are the major landmarks in Singapore and Cairo?
Singapore is known for Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, Merlion. Cairo is famous for Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili.
Do Singapore and Cairo have stock exchanges?
Yes. Singapore has the SGX (Singapore Exchange) and Cairo has the EGX (Egyptian Exchange). The -5h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use SGT (Singapore Standard Time)?
SGT is used in Singapore.
Does SGT observe daylight saving time?
No, SGT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+08:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about SGT?
Singapore uses UTC+08:00 despite being at about 104°E longitude (closer to UTC+07:00). Singapore does not observe daylight saving time.
Which cities are in the EET timezone?
Major cities in the EET timezone include Cairo, Athens, Helsinki, Bucharest, Kyiv, Sofia, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv.
What is the UTC offset for EET?
Eastern European Time (EET) is at UTC+02:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to EEST.
What should I know about the EET timezone?
EET covers countries across three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa. Cairo is the most populous city in the EET zone.
When is it midnight in Singapore, what time is it in Cairo?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Singapore (SGT), it is -5h later in Cairo (EET).
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