Cairo to CAT
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CATGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
EEST and CAT on the World Map
The map below highlights the EEST (Eastern European Time) and CAT (Central Africa 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.
CAT – Central Africa Time
UTC+02:00Central Africa Time (CAT, UTC+02:00) covers Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi and neighbouring countries.
- •Central Africa Time is fixed at UTC+02:00 with no daylight saving.
- •CAT matches South Africa Standard Time (SAST) all year.
- •It is the same offset as Central European Time in winter.
- •Harare is level with Johannesburg and one hour ahead of Lagos.
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 vs CAT: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
Cairo runs on Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) at UTC+03:00, currently observing daylight saving time. CAT runs on Central Africa Time (CAT) at UTC+02:00. That puts Cairo 1 hour behind CAT — a difference of -1h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Cairo it is 8:00 AM in CAT. Midnight in Cairo is 11:00 PM in CAT.Cairo observes daylight saving time while CAT does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Cairo to CAT time conversion table
| Cairo (EEST) | CAT (CAT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Cairo to CAT time
- Scheduling a call from Cairo to CAT: a 10:00 AM start in Cairo lands at 9:00 AM in CAT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Cairo and CAT are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM EEST time (9:00 AM–4:00 PM CAT). That is roughly 7 hours of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: Cairo viewers need 8:00 AM in CAT to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 1:00 AM 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 -1h gap is not.
- Block 10:00 AM–5:00 PM EEST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Cairo and need CAT 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 -1h 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 CAT (Central Africa Time)
Central Africa Time (CAT) is fixed at UTC+02:00 all year across a broad belt of southern and central Africa, including Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi and the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. None of these countries observes daylight saving time, so CAT never shifts. It is the same offset as South Africa Standard Time (SAST) and the winter version of Central European Time, which makes CAT a convenient bridge between African, European and Middle Eastern schedules — Harare is level with Johannesburg all year and one hour ahead of Lagos.
Best time to call between Cairo and CAT
Both Cairo and CAT sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 10:00 AM–5:00 PM EEST, which is 9:00 AM–4:00 PM CAT. That gives roughly 7 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Cairo and CAT share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (10:00 AM–5:00 PM EEST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Cairo is 1 hour behind CAT (EEST UTC+03:00 → CAT UTC+02:00). The shared working window is 10:00 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
CAT
Does not observe DST
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Cairo and CAT?
Cairo (EEST, UTC+03:00) is 1 hour behind CAT (CAT, UTC+02:00). The gap is currently -1h.
How do I convert Cairo time to CAT time?
Add -1h to Cairo local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Cairo is 8:00 AM in CAT.
What time is it in CAT right now?
CAT uses CAT at UTC+02:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -1h offset from Cairo.
What is the best time to call CAT from Cairo?
Call between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM EEST — that maps to 9:00 AM–4:00 PM CAT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Cairo or CAT?
Cairo is 1 hour behind CAT. When it is 12:00 PM in Cairo it is 11:00 AM in CAT.
Do Cairo and CAT use different time zones?
Cairo (Egypt) uses EEST at UTC+03:00, while CAT uses CAT at UTC+02:00. The IANA identifiers are Africa/Cairo and Africa/Harare.
Does daylight saving time affect the Cairo–CAT difference?
Yes at the moment: Cairo is on daylight saving time and CAT is not, so the -1h 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 CAT?
Not normally. The -1h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Cairo and CAT?
CAT is -1h 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 CAT in?
CAT 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 CAT timezone?
Major cities in the CAT timezone include Harare, Lusaka, Maputo, Lilongwe, Kigali.
What is the UTC offset for CAT?
Central Africa Time (CAT) is at UTC+02:00.
What should I know about the CAT timezone?
Central Africa Time is fixed at UTC+02:00 with no daylight saving. CAT matches South Africa Standard Time (SAST) all year.
When is it midnight in Cairo, what time is it in CAT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Cairo (EET), it is -1h later in CAT (CAT).
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