Cairo to BDST
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BDSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
EEST and BDST on the World Map
The map below highlights the EEST (Eastern European Time) and BDST (Bangladesh Standard 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.
BDST – Bangladesh Standard Time
UTC+06:00Bangladesh Standard Time (BDST, UTC+06:00) is the time zone for Bangladesh, 6 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Bangladesh uses a single time zone, UTC+06:00, across the entire country.
- •Bangladesh does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset is fixed all year.
- •Dhaka is one of the most densely populated cities globally.
- •BDST is written here to distinguish it from British Summer Time (BST).
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.
Cairo to BDST Time Difference – Complete Guide
Cairo runs on Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) at UTC+03:00, currently observing daylight saving time. BDST runs on Bangladesh Standard Time (BDST) at UTC+06:00. That puts Cairo 3 hours ahead of BDST — a difference of +3h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Cairo it is 12:00 PM in BDST. Midnight in Cairo is 3:00 AM in BDST.Cairo observes daylight saving time while BDST does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Cairo to BDST time conversion table
| Cairo (EEST) | BDST (BDST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert Cairo to BDST time
- Scheduling a call from Cairo to BDST: a 10:00 AM start in Cairo lands at 1:00 PM in BDST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Cairo and BDST are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM EEST time (12:00 PM–5:00 PM BDST). That is roughly 5 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking BDST local time against Cairo keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +3h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM EEST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +3h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–2:00 PM EEST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Cairo and need BDST 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 +3h 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 BDST (Bangladesh Standard Time)
Bangladesh Standard Time (BDST) is the single time zone used across Bangladesh, fixed at UTC+06:00 all year. Bangladesh has not observed daylight saving time since a short-lived experiment in 2009, so the gap between Bangladesh and every other zone is constant. Dhaka, the capital, is one of the most densely populated cities in the world. Because the country sits close to the middle of the UTC+06:00 band, solar noon is near 12:00 for most of the year. BDST is listed separately from British Summer Time, which shares the BST abbreviation but is UTC+01:00.
Best time to call between Cairo and BDST
Both Cairo and BDST sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–2:00 PM EEST, which is 12:00 PM–5:00 PM BDST. That gives roughly 5 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Cairo and BDST share 5 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–2:00 PM EEST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Cairo is 3 hours ahead of BDST (EEST UTC+03:00 → BDST UTC+06:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–2:00 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
BDST
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Cairo and BDST?
Cairo (EEST, UTC+03:00) is 3 hours ahead of BDST (BDST, UTC+06:00). The gap is currently +3h.
How do I convert Cairo time to BDST time?
Add +3h to Cairo local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Cairo is 12:00 PM in BDST.
What time is it in BDST right now?
BDST uses BDST at UTC+06:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +3h offset from Cairo.
What is the best time to call BDST from Cairo?
Call between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM EEST — that maps to 12:00 PM–5:00 PM BDST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Cairo or BDST?
Cairo is 3 hours ahead of BDST. When it is 12:00 PM in Cairo it is 3:00 PM in BDST.
Do Cairo and BDST use different time zones?
Cairo (Egypt) uses EEST at UTC+03:00, while BDST uses BDST at UTC+06:00. The IANA identifiers are Africa/Cairo and Asia/Dhaka.
Does daylight saving time affect the Cairo–BDST difference?
Yes at the moment: Cairo is on daylight saving time and BDST is not, so the +3h 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 BDST?
Not normally. The +3h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Cairo and BDST?
BDST is +3h 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 BDST in?
BDST operates on its local timezone.
What are the business hours in Cairo?
Standard business hours in Cairo are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EET.
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 BDST timezone?
Major cities in the BDST timezone include Dhaka, Chittagong, Khulna, Rajshahi, Sylhet.
What is the UTC offset for BDST?
Bangladesh Standard Time (BDST) is at UTC+06:00.
What should I know about the BDST timezone?
Bangladesh uses a single time zone, UTC+06:00, across the entire country. Bangladesh does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset is fixed all year.
When is it midnight in Cairo, what time is it in BDST?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Cairo (EET), it is +3h later in BDST (BDST).
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