Cairo to Bangkok
+4hCairo
EESTSOURCEBangkok
ICTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
EEST and ICT on the World Map
The map below highlights the EEST (Eastern European Time) and ICT (Indochina 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.
ICT – Indochina Time
UTC+07:00Indochina Time (ICT) is the time zone for Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia, 7 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Bangkok is one of the most visited cities in the world.
- •ICT is 12 hours ahead of EST.
- •Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia all share ICT.
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 Bangkok
WikipediaBangkok operates on Indochina Time (ICT), UTC+7. As Southeast Asia's largest economy hub, Bangkok bridges East Asian and South Asian business hours.
Bangkok is one of the world's most visited cities, with over 22 million visitors annually.
Everything You Need to Know About Cairo and Bangkok Time
Cairo runs on Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) at UTC+03:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Bangkok runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. That puts Cairo 4 hours ahead of Bangkok — a difference of +4h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Cairo it is 1:00 PM in Bangkok. Midnight in Cairo is 4:00 AM in Bangkok.Cairo observes daylight saving time while Bangkok does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Cairo to Bangkok time conversion table
| Cairo (EEST) | Bangkok (ICT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert Cairo to Bangkok time
- Scheduling a call from Cairo to Bangkok: a 10:00 AM start in Cairo lands at 2:00 PM in Bangkok, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Cairo and Bangkok are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM EEST time (1:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT). That is roughly 4 hours of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: Cairo viewers need 1:00 PM in Bangkok to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 8:00 PM if the event is anchored to Cairo.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM EEST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +4h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–1:00 PM EEST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Cairo and need Bangkok 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 +4h gap.
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 ICT (Indochina Time)
Indochina Time (ICT) is used across Southeast Asia including Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia. Indonesia (Western time, WIB) also uses UTC+07:00. ICT does not observe daylight saving time.
Best time to call between Cairo and Bangkok
Both Cairo and Bangkok sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–1:00 PM EEST, which is 1:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT. That gives roughly 4 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Cairo and Bangkok overlap for about 4 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
Cairo is 4 hours ahead of Bangkok (EEST UTC+03:00 → ICT UTC+07:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–1:00 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
Bangkok
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Cairo and Bangkok?
Cairo (EEST, UTC+03:00) is 4 hours ahead of Bangkok (ICT, UTC+07:00). The gap is currently +4h.
How do I convert Cairo time to Bangkok time?
Add +4h to Cairo local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Cairo is 1:00 PM in Bangkok.
What time is it in Bangkok right now?
Bangkok uses ICT at UTC+07:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +4h offset from Cairo.
What is the best time to call Bangkok from Cairo?
Call between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM EEST — that maps to 1:00 PM–5:00 PM ICT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Cairo or Bangkok?
Cairo is 4 hours ahead of Bangkok. When it is 12:00 PM in Cairo it is 4:00 PM in Bangkok.
Do Cairo and Bangkok use different time zones?
Cairo (Egypt) uses EEST at UTC+03:00, while Bangkok (Thailand) uses ICT at UTC+07:00. The IANA identifiers are Africa/Cairo and Asia/Bangkok.
Does daylight saving time affect the Cairo–Bangkok difference?
Yes at the moment: Cairo is on daylight saving time and Bangkok is not, so the +4h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
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 Bangkok?
Not normally. The +4h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Cairo and Bangkok?
Bangkok is +4h 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 Bangkok in?
Bangkok operates on Indochina Time (ICT), UTC+7. As Southeast Asia's largest economy hub, Bangkok bridges East Asian and South Asian 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 Bangkok?
Standard business hours in Bangkok are 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM ICT.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Cairo and Bangkok?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Cairo works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EET and Bangkok works 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM ICT (+4h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Cairo and Bangkok?
Cairo uses EGP (£) while Bangkok uses THB (฿). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Cairo and Bangkok compare in size?
Cairo has a population of approximately 10.2 million (metro: 21.3 million), while Bangkok has approximately 8.3 million (metro: 14.6 million).
What are the major landmarks in Cairo and Bangkok?
Cairo is known for Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili. Bangkok is famous for Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Wat Pho.
Do Cairo and Bangkok have stock exchanges?
Yes. Cairo has the EGX (Egyptian Exchange) and Bangkok has the SET (Stock Exchange of Thailand). The +4h 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 ICT timezone?
Major cities in the ICT timezone include Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Jakarta, Phnom Penh, Vientiane.
What is the UTC offset for ICT?
Indochina Time (ICT) is at UTC+07:00.
What should I know about the ICT timezone?
Bangkok is one of the most visited cities in the world. ICT is 12 hours ahead of EST.
When is it midnight in Cairo, what time is it in Bangkok?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Cairo (EET), it is +4h later in Bangkok (ICT).
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