Delhi to Cairo
-2h 30mDelhi
ISTSOURCECairo
EESTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
IST and EEST on the World Map
The map below highlights the IST (India Standard Time) and EEST (Eastern European Time) timezone regions across the globe.
IST – India Standard Time
UTC+05:30India Standard Time (IST) is the time zone for India and Sri Lanka, 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of UTC.
- •India is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST and 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT.
- •India uses a single time zone despite spanning 30° of longitude.
- •IST is one of only a handful of time zones with a 30-minute offset.
- •IST is the most populous single time zone in the world with over 1.4 billion people.
- •The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) operate on IST.
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 Delhi
WikipediaDelhi operates on India Standard Time (IST), UTC+5:30. As India's capital, Delhi time is synchronized with Mumbai and India's National Stock Exchange.
Delhi serves as India's political capital while Mumbai is the financial capital.
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: Delhi to Cairo
Delhi runs on India Standard Time (IST) at UTC+05:30. Cairo runs on Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) at UTC+03:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Delhi 2 hours 30 minutes behind Cairo — a difference of -2h 30m at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Delhi it is 6:30 AM in Cairo. Midnight in Delhi is 9:30 PM in Cairo.Cairo observes daylight saving time while Delhi does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Delhi to Cairo time conversion table
| Delhi (IST) | Cairo (EEST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:30 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 3:30 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 4:30 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 5:30 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 6:30 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 9:30 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 12:30 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 2:30 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 3:30 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 6:30 PM | same day |
Why people convert Delhi to Cairo time
- Scheduling a call from Delhi to Cairo: a 10:00 AM start in Delhi lands at 7:30 AM in Cairo, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Delhi and Cairo are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 11:30 AM and 5:00 PM IST time (9:00 AM–2:30 PM EEST). That is roughly 5 hours 30 minutes of usable overlap.
- Coordinating a Delhi-based team with Cairo contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM IST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -2h 30m gap is not.
- Block 11:30 AM–5:00 PM IST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Delhi 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 IST (India Standard Time)
India Standard Time (IST) is the time observed throughout India and Sri Lanka. It is based on the 82.5°E meridian, passing through Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh. India uses a single time zone despite spanning roughly 30° of longitude, which has been debated. IST does not observe daylight saving time. India is the world's most populous country, making IST one of the most-used time zones globally. The IT outsourcing industry and call centers operate primarily on IST, making the EST-to-IST conversion one of the most searched timezone conversions.
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 Delhi and Cairo
Both Delhi and Cairo sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 11:30 AM–5:00 PM IST, which is 9:00 AM–2:30 PM EEST. That gives roughly 5 hours and 30 minutes of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Delhi and Cairo share 5 hours of working-hours overlap (11:30 AM–5:00 PM IST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Delhi is 2 hours 30 minutes behind Cairo (IST UTC+05:30 → EEST UTC+03:00). The shared working window is 11:30 AM–5:00 PM IST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Delhi
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 Delhi and Cairo?
Delhi (IST, UTC+05:30) is 2 hours 30 minutes behind Cairo (EEST, UTC+03:00). The gap is currently -2h 30m.
How do I convert Delhi time to Cairo time?
Add -2h 30m to Delhi local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Delhi is 6:30 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 -2h 30m offset from Delhi.
What is the best time to call Cairo from Delhi?
Call between 11:30 AM and 5:00 PM IST — that maps to 9:00 AM–2:30 PM EEST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Delhi or Cairo?
Delhi is 2 hours 30 minutes behind Cairo. When it is 12:00 PM in Delhi it is 9:30 AM in Cairo.
Do Delhi and Cairo use different time zones?
Delhi (India) uses IST at UTC+05:30, while Cairo (Egypt) uses EEST at UTC+03:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Kolkata and Africa/Cairo.
Does daylight saving time affect the Delhi–Cairo difference?
Yes at the moment: Cairo is on daylight saving time and Delhi is not, so the -2h 30m gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Delhi's time zone?
IST also covers Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad and 4 more.
Which countries use IST, Delhi's zone?
IST is used in India, Sri Lanka.
Is there a day difference between Delhi and Cairo?
Not normally. The -2h 30m gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Delhi and Cairo?
Cairo is -2h 30m from Delhi.
What timezone is Delhi in?
Delhi operates on India Standard Time (IST), UTC+5:30. As India's capital, Delhi time is synchronized with Mumbai and India's National Stock Exchange.
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 Delhi?
Standard business hours in Delhi are 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM IST.
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 Delhi and Cairo?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Delhi works 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM IST and Cairo works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EET (-2h 30m difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Delhi and Cairo?
Delhi uses INR (₹) while Cairo uses EGP (£). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Delhi and Cairo compare in size?
Delhi has a population of approximately 11 million (metro: 32.9 million), while Cairo has approximately 10.2 million (metro: 21.3 million).
What are the major landmarks in Delhi and Cairo?
Delhi is known for India Gate, Red Fort, Qutub Minar. Cairo is famous for Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili.
Do Delhi and Cairo have stock exchanges?
Yes. Delhi has the NSE (National Stock Exchange) and Cairo has the EGX (Egyptian Exchange). The -2h 30m time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use IST (India Standard Time)?
IST is used in India, Sri Lanka.
Does IST observe daylight saving time?
No, IST does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+05:30 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about IST?
India is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST and 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT. India uses a single time zone despite spanning 30° of longitude.
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 Delhi, what time is it in Cairo?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Delhi (IST), it is -2h 30m later in Cairo (EET).
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