Cairo to Manila
+5hCairo
EESTSOURCEManila
PHTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
EEST and PHT on the World Map
The map below highlights the EEST (Eastern European Time) and PHT (Philippine 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.
PHT – Philippine Time
UTC+08:00Philippine Time (PHT, UTC+08:00) is the time zone for the Philippines, 8 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Philippine Time does not observe daylight saving, so UTC+08:00 is fixed all year.
- •PHT shares its offset with China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia.
- •Manila is one of the largest outsourcing hubs in the world.
- •The Philippines spans one time zone despite being an archipelago of over 7,600 islands.
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 Manila
WikipediaManila operates on Philippine Time (PHT), UTC+8. As a major BPO hub, Manila time coordinates with US client hours for customer support operations.
Manila is the most densely populated city in the world.
Understanding the +5h Gap: Cairo vs Manila
Cairo runs on Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) at UTC+03:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Manila runs on Philippine Standard Time (PHT) at UTC+08:00. That puts Cairo 5 hours ahead of Manila — a difference of +5h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Cairo it is 2:00 PM in Manila. Midnight in Cairo is 5:00 AM in Manila.Cairo observes daylight saving time while Manila does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Cairo to Manila time conversion table
| Cairo (EEST) | Manila (PHT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert Cairo to Manila time
- Scheduling a call from Cairo to Manila: a 10:00 AM start in Cairo lands at 3:00 PM in Manila, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Cairo and Manila are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM EEST time (2:00 PM–5:00 PM PHT). That is roughly 3 hours of usable overlap.
- Coordinating a Cairo-based team with Manila 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 EEST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +5h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–12:00 PM EEST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Cairo and need Manila 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 +5h 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 PHT (Philippine Time)
Philippine Time (PHT) is fixed at UTC+08:00 all year. The Philippines has not observed daylight saving time since 1978, apart from a brief trial in 1990. PHT shares its offset with China Standard Time, Hong Kong Time, Singapore Time, Malaysian Time and Australian Western Standard Time, which makes Manila a convenient bridge for scheduling across East and Southeast Asia. As one of the world's largest centres for business process outsourcing, Manila keeps overlapping hours with both Australia and, on early shifts, the United States, and its contact-centre schedules are usually planned around Manila local time.
Best time to call between Cairo and Manila
Both Cairo and Manila sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–12:00 PM EEST, which is 2:00 PM–5:00 PM PHT. That gives roughly 3 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Cairo and Manila overlap for about 3 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
Cairo is 5 hours ahead of Manila (EEST UTC+03:00 → PHT UTC+08:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–12:00 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
Manila
Does not observe DST
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Cairo and Manila?
Cairo (EEST, UTC+03:00) is 5 hours ahead of Manila (PHT, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently +5h.
How do I convert Cairo time to Manila time?
Add +5h to Cairo local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Cairo is 2:00 PM in Manila.
What time is it in Manila right now?
Manila uses PHT at UTC+08:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +5h offset from Cairo.
What is the best time to call Manila from Cairo?
Call between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM EEST — that maps to 2:00 PM–5:00 PM PHT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Cairo or Manila?
Cairo is 5 hours ahead of Manila. When it is 12:00 PM in Cairo it is 5:00 PM in Manila.
Do Cairo and Manila use different time zones?
Cairo (Egypt) uses EEST at UTC+03:00, while Manila (Philippines) uses PHT at UTC+08:00. The IANA identifiers are Africa/Cairo and Asia/Manila.
Does daylight saving time affect the Cairo–Manila difference?
Yes at the moment: Cairo is on daylight saving time and Manila is not, so the +5h 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 Manila?
Not normally. The +5h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Cairo and Manila?
Manila is +5h 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 Manila in?
Manila operates on Philippine Time (PHT), UTC+8. As a major BPO hub, Manila time coordinates with US client hours for customer support operations.
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 Manila?
Standard business hours in Manila are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PHT.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Cairo and Manila?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Cairo works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EET and Manila works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PHT (+5h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Cairo and Manila?
Cairo uses EGP (£) while Manila uses PHP (₱). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Cairo and Manila compare in size?
Cairo has a population of approximately 10.2 million (metro: 21.3 million), while Manila has approximately 1.8 million (metro: 14.4 million).
What are the major landmarks in Cairo and Manila?
Cairo is known for Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili. Manila is famous for Intramuros, Rizal Park, Manila Ocean Park.
Do Cairo and Manila have stock exchanges?
Yes. Cairo has the EGX (Egyptian Exchange) and Manila has the PSE (Philippine Stock Exchange). The +5h 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 PHT timezone?
Major cities in the PHT timezone include Manila, Quezon City, Davao City, Cebu City, Zamboanga.
What is the UTC offset for PHT?
Philippine Time (PHT) is at UTC+08:00.
What should I know about the PHT timezone?
Philippine Time does not observe daylight saving, so UTC+08:00 is fixed all year. PHT shares its offset with China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia.
When is it midnight in Cairo, what time is it in Manila?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Cairo (EET), it is +5h later in Manila (PHT).
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