Cairo to Sydney
+7hCairo
EESTSOURCESydney
AESTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
EEST and AEST on the World Map
The map below highlights the EEST (Eastern European Time) and AEST (Australian Eastern 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.
AEST – Australian Eastern Standard Time
UTC+10:00Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) covers eastern Australia, 10 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Queensland does not observe daylight saving time, staying on AEST year-round.
- •Sydney and Melbourne switch to AEDT (UTC+11:00) in summer.
- •The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) operates on AEST/AEDT.
- •AEST is 15 hours ahead of EST during winter.
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 Sydney
WikipediaSydney operates on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST/AEDT). As Australia's financial capital, Sydney opens global markets at the start of the business day.
Sydney is one of the first major cities to welcome the New Year.
Cairo vs Sydney: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
Cairo runs on Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) at UTC+03:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Sydney runs on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) at UTC+10:00. That puts Cairo 7 hours ahead of Sydney — a difference of +7h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Cairo it is 4:00 PM in Sydney. Midnight in Cairo is 7:00 AM in Sydney.Cairo observes daylight saving time while Sydney does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Cairo to Sydney time conversion table
| Cairo (EEST) | Sydney (AEST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert Cairo to Sydney time
- Scheduling a call from Cairo to Sydney: a 10:00 AM start in Cairo lands at 5:00 PM in Sydney, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Cairo and Sydney are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM EEST time (4:00 PM–5:00 PM AEST). That is roughly 1 hours of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Cairo is 3:00 AM in Sydney makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM EEST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +7h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–10:00 AM EEST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Cairo and need Sydney 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 +7h gap.
- Sydney: Clocks spring forward on Sat, Oct 3, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
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 AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time)
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is used in the eastern states of Australia including New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania, and the ACT. During summer (October to April), NSW, VIC, TAS, and ACT switch to Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT, UTC+11:00), while Queensland remains on AEST year-round.
Best time to call between Cairo and Sydney
Both Cairo and Sydney sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–10:00 AM EEST, which is 4:00 PM–5:00 PM AEST. That gives roughly 1 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Cairo and Sydney overlap for only 60 minutes (9:00 AM–10:00 AM EEST), so meetings have to be booked precisely.
Cairo is 7 hours ahead of Sydney (EEST UTC+03:00 → AEST UTC+10:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM 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
Sydney
❄ Currently in Standard Time
Standard: UTC+10:00 · DST: UTC+11:00
Clocks spring forward on Sat, Oct 3, 2026
⚠ These locations are currently in different DST states, so the time difference may change when clocks adjust.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Cairo and Sydney?
Cairo (EEST, UTC+03:00) is 7 hours ahead of Sydney (AEST, UTC+10:00). The gap is currently +7h.
How do I convert Cairo time to Sydney time?
Add +7h to Cairo local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Cairo is 4:00 PM in Sydney.
What time is it in Sydney right now?
Sydney uses AEST at UTC+10:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +7h offset from Cairo.
What is the best time to call Sydney from Cairo?
Call between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM EEST — that maps to 4:00 PM–5:00 PM AEST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Cairo or Sydney?
Cairo is 7 hours ahead of Sydney. When it is 12:00 PM in Cairo it is 7:00 PM in Sydney.
Do Cairo and Sydney use different time zones?
Cairo (Egypt) uses EEST at UTC+03:00, while Sydney (Australia) uses AEST at UTC+10:00. The IANA identifiers are Africa/Cairo and Australia/Sydney.
Does daylight saving time affect the Cairo–Sydney difference?
Yes at the moment: Cairo is on daylight saving time and Sydney is not, so the +7h 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 Sydney?
Not normally. The +7h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Cairo and Sydney?
Sydney is +7h 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 Sydney in?
Sydney operates on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST/AEDT). As Australia's financial capital, Sydney opens global markets at the start of the business day.
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 Sydney?
Standard business hours in Sydney are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AEST.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Cairo and Sydney?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Cairo works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EET and Sydney works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AEST (+7h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Cairo and Sydney?
Cairo uses EGP (£) while Sydney uses AUD (A$). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Cairo and Sydney compare in size?
Cairo has a population of approximately 10.2 million (metro: 21.3 million), while Sydney has approximately 5.4 million (metro: 5.4 million).
What are the major landmarks in Cairo and Sydney?
Cairo is known for Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili. Sydney is famous for Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach.
Do Cairo and Sydney have stock exchanges?
Yes. Cairo has the EGX (Egyptian Exchange) and Sydney has the ASX (Australian Securities Exchange). The +7h 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 AEST timezone?
Major cities in the AEST timezone include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Hobart, Gold Coast.
What is the UTC offset for AEST?
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is at UTC+10:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to AEDT.
What should I know about the AEST timezone?
Queensland does not observe daylight saving time, staying on AEST year-round. Sydney and Melbourne switch to AEDT (UTC+11:00) in summer.
When is it midnight in Cairo, what time is it in Sydney?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Cairo (EET), it is +7h later in Sydney (AEST).
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