Manila to Cairo
-5hManila
PHTSOURCECairo
EESTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
PHT and EEST on the World Map
The map below highlights the PHT (Philippine Time) and EEST (Eastern European Time) timezone regions across the globe.
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.
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 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.
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: Manila to Cairo
Manila runs on Philippine Standard Time (PHT) at UTC+08:00. Cairo runs on Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) at UTC+03:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Manila 5 hours behind Cairo — a difference of -5h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Manila it is 4:00 AM in Cairo. Midnight in Manila is 7:00 PM in Cairo.Cairo observes daylight saving time while Manila does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Manila to Cairo time conversion table
| Manila (PHT) | Cairo (EEST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Manila to Cairo time
- Scheduling a call from Manila to Cairo: a 10:00 AM start in Manila lands at 5:00 AM in Cairo, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Manila and Cairo are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM PHT time (9:00 AM–12:00 PM EEST). That is roughly 3 hours of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Manila is 3:00 PM in Cairo makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM PHT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -5h gap is not.
- Block 2:00 PM–5:00 PM PHT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Manila 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 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.
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 Manila and Cairo
Both Manila and Cairo sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 2:00 PM–5:00 PM PHT, which is 9:00 AM–12:00 PM EEST. That gives roughly 3 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Manila and Cairo overlap for about 3 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
Manila is 5 hours behind Cairo (PHT UTC+08:00 → EEST UTC+03:00). The shared working window is 2:00 PM–5:00 PM PHT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Manila
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 Manila and Cairo?
Manila (PHT, UTC+08:00) is 5 hours behind Cairo (EEST, UTC+03:00). The gap is currently -5h.
How do I convert Manila time to Cairo time?
Add -5h to Manila local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Manila is 4:00 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 -5h offset from Manila.
What is the best time to call Cairo from Manila?
Call between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM PHT — that maps to 9:00 AM–12:00 PM EEST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Manila or Cairo?
Manila is 5 hours behind Cairo. When it is 12:00 PM in Manila it is 7:00 AM in Cairo.
Do Manila and Cairo use different time zones?
Manila (Philippines) uses PHT at UTC+08:00, while Cairo (Egypt) uses EEST at UTC+03:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Manila and Africa/Cairo.
Does daylight saving time affect the Manila–Cairo 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 Manila's time zone?
PHT also covers Manila, Quezon City, Davao City, Cebu City, Zamboanga.
Which countries use PHT, Manila's zone?
PHT is used in Philippines.
Is there a day difference between Manila and Cairo?
Not normally. The -5h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Manila and Cairo?
Cairo is -5h from Manila.
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 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 Manila?
Standard business hours in Manila are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PHT.
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 Manila and Cairo?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Manila works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PHT and Cairo works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EET (-5h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Manila and Cairo?
Manila uses PHP (₱) while Cairo uses EGP (£). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Manila and Cairo compare in size?
Manila has a population of approximately 1.8 million (metro: 14.4 million), while Cairo has approximately 10.2 million (metro: 21.3 million).
What are the major landmarks in Manila and Cairo?
Manila is known for Intramuros, Rizal Park, Manila Ocean Park. Cairo is famous for Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili.
Do Manila and Cairo have stock exchanges?
Yes. Manila has the PSE (Philippine Stock Exchange) and Cairo has the EGX (Egyptian Exchange). The -5h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use PHT (Philippine Time)?
PHT is used in Philippines.
Does PHT observe daylight saving time?
No, PHT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+08:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about PHT?
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.
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 Manila, what time is it in Cairo?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Manila (PHT), it is -5h later in Cairo (EET).
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