Sydney to Cairo
-7hSydney
AESTSOURCECairo
EESTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
AEST and EEST on the World Map
The map below highlights the AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) and EEST (Eastern European Time) timezone regions across the globe.
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.
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 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.
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.
Sydney vs Cairo: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
Sydney runs on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) at UTC+10:00. Cairo runs on Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) at UTC+03:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Sydney 7 hours behind Cairo — a difference of -7h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Sydney it is 2:00 AM in Cairo. Midnight in Sydney is 5:00 PM in Cairo.Cairo observes daylight saving time while Sydney does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Sydney to Cairo time conversion table
| Sydney (AEST) | Cairo (EEST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Sydney to Cairo time
- Scheduling a call from Sydney to Cairo: a 10:00 AM start in Sydney lands at 3:00 AM in Cairo, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Sydney and Cairo are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM AEST time (9:00 AM–10:00 AM EEST). That is roughly 1 hours of usable overlap.
- Coordinating a Sydney-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 AEST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -7h gap is not.
- Block 4:00 PM–5:00 PM AEST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Sydney and need Cairo colleagues present.
- Sydney: Clocks spring forward on Sat, Oct 3, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the -7h gap.
- Cairo: Clocks fall back on Thu, Oct 29, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
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.
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 Sydney and Cairo
Both Sydney and Cairo sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 4:00 PM–5:00 PM AEST, which is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM EEST. That gives roughly 1 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Sydney and Cairo overlap for only 60 minutes (4:00 PM–5:00 PM AEST), so meetings have to be booked precisely.
Sydney is 7 hours behind Cairo (AEST UTC+10:00 → EEST UTC+03:00). The shared working window is 4:00 PM–5:00 PM AEST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Sydney
❄ Currently in Standard Time
Standard: UTC+10:00 · DST: UTC+11:00
Clocks spring forward on Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Cairo
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+02:00 · DST: UTC+03:00
Clocks fall back on Thu, Oct 29, 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 Sydney and Cairo?
Sydney (AEST, UTC+10:00) is 7 hours behind Cairo (EEST, UTC+03:00). The gap is currently -7h.
How do I convert Sydney time to Cairo time?
Add -7h to Sydney local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Sydney is 2:00 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 -7h offset from Sydney.
What is the best time to call Cairo from Sydney?
Call between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM AEST — that maps to 9:00 AM–10:00 AM EEST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Sydney or Cairo?
Sydney is 7 hours behind Cairo. When it is 12:00 PM in Sydney it is 5:00 AM in Cairo.
Do Sydney and Cairo use different time zones?
Sydney (Australia) uses AEST at UTC+10:00, while Cairo (Egypt) uses EEST at UTC+03:00. The IANA identifiers are Australia/Sydney and Africa/Cairo.
Does daylight saving time affect the Sydney–Cairo 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 Sydney's time zone?
AEST also covers Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Hobart, Gold Coast.
Which countries use AEST, Sydney's zone?
AEST is used in Australia (NSW, VIC, QLD, TAS, ACT), Papua New Guinea.
Is there a day difference between Sydney and Cairo?
Not normally. The -7h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Sydney and Cairo?
Cairo is -7h from Sydney.
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 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 Sydney?
Standard business hours in Sydney are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AEST.
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 Sydney and Cairo?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Sydney works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AEST and Cairo works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EET (-7h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Sydney and Cairo?
Sydney uses AUD (A$) while Cairo uses EGP (£). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Sydney and Cairo compare in size?
Sydney has a population of approximately 5.4 million (metro: 5.4 million), while Cairo has approximately 10.2 million (metro: 21.3 million).
What are the major landmarks in Sydney and Cairo?
Sydney is known for Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach. Cairo is famous for Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili.
Do Sydney and Cairo have stock exchanges?
Yes. Sydney has the ASX (Australian Securities Exchange) and Cairo has the EGX (Egyptian Exchange). The -7h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time)?
AEST is used in Australia (NSW, VIC, QLD, TAS, ACT), Papua New Guinea.
Does AEST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, AEST switches to AEDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about AEST?
Queensland does not observe daylight saving time, staying on AEST year-round. Sydney and Melbourne switch to AEDT (UTC+11:00) in summer.
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 Sydney, what time is it in Cairo?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Sydney (AEST), it is -7h later in Cairo (EET).
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