Tehran to Cairo
-0h 30mTehran
IRSTSOURCECairo
EESTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
IRST and EEST on the World Map
The map below highlights the IRST (Iran Standard Time) and EEST (Eastern European Time) timezone regions across the globe.
IRST – Iran Standard Time
UTC+03:30Iran Standard Time (IRST) is the time zone for Iran, 3 hours and 30 minutes ahead of UTC.
- •IRST is one of only a few time zones with a 30-minute offset.
- •Iran observes daylight saving time, switching to IRDT (UTC+04:30).
- •Tehran has a metropolitan population of over 16 million.
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 Tehran
WikipediaTehran operates on Iran Standard Time (IRST), UTC+3:30. Iran's unique half-hour offset makes Tehran time distinctive for regional business coordination.
Iran Standard Time (IRST) is one of few timezones with a 30-minute offset (UTC+3:30).
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.
Understanding the -0h 30m Gap: Tehran vs Cairo
Tehran runs on Iran Standard Time (IRST) at UTC+03:30. Cairo runs on Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) at UTC+03:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Tehran 30 minutes behind Cairo — a difference of -0h 30m at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Tehran it is 8:30 AM in Cairo. Midnight in Tehran is 11:30 PM in Cairo.Cairo observes daylight saving time while Tehran does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Tehran to Cairo time conversion table
| Tehran (IRST) | Cairo (EEST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:30 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 5:30 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 6:30 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 7:30 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 8:30 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 11:30 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 2:30 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 4:30 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 5:30 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 8:30 PM | same day |
Why people convert Tehran to Cairo time
- Scheduling a call from Tehran to Cairo: a 10:00 AM start in Tehran lands at 9:30 AM in Cairo, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Tehran and Cairo are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:30 AM and 5:00 PM IRST time (9:00 AM–4:30 PM EEST). That is roughly 7 hours 30 minutes of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Tehran is 7:30 PM in Cairo makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM IRST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -0h 30m gap is not.
- Block 9:30 AM–5:00 PM IRST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Tehran 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 IRST (Iran Standard Time)
Iran Standard Time (IRST) is one of the few time zones with a 30-minute offset. Iran observes daylight saving time (IRDT, UTC+04:30) from late March to late September. Tehran, the capital, is one of the largest cities in the Middle East.
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 Tehran and Cairo
Both Tehran and Cairo sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:30 AM–5:00 PM IRST, which is 9:00 AM–4:30 PM EEST. That gives roughly 7 hours and 30 minutes of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Tehran and Cairo share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (9:30 AM–5:00 PM IRST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Tehran is 30 minutes behind Cairo (IRST UTC+03:30 → EEST UTC+03:00). The shared working window is 9:30 AM–5:00 PM IRST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Tehran
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 Tehran and Cairo?
Tehran (IRST, UTC+03:30) is 30 minutes behind Cairo (EEST, UTC+03:00). The gap is currently -0h 30m.
How do I convert Tehran time to Cairo time?
Add -0h 30m to Tehran local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Tehran is 8:30 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 -0h 30m offset from Tehran.
What is the best time to call Cairo from Tehran?
Call between 9:30 AM and 5:00 PM IRST — that maps to 9:00 AM–4:30 PM EEST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Tehran or Cairo?
Tehran is 30 minutes behind Cairo. When it is 12:00 PM in Tehran it is 11:30 AM in Cairo.
Do Tehran and Cairo use different time zones?
Tehran (Iran) uses IRST at UTC+03:30, while Cairo (Egypt) uses EEST at UTC+03:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Tehran and Africa/Cairo.
Does daylight saving time affect the Tehran–Cairo difference?
Yes at the moment: Cairo is on daylight saving time and Tehran is not, so the -0h 30m gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Tehran's time zone?
IRST also covers Tehran, Isfahan, Mashhad, Tabriz, Shiraz, Karaj.
Which countries use IRST, Tehran's zone?
IRST is used in Iran.
Is there a day difference between Tehran and Cairo?
Not normally. The -0h 30m gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Tehran and Cairo?
Cairo is -0h 30m from Tehran.
What timezone is Tehran in?
Tehran operates on Iran Standard Time (IRST), UTC+3:30. Iran's unique half-hour offset makes Tehran time distinctive for regional business coordination.
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 Tehran?
Standard business hours in Tehran are 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM IRST.
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 Tehran and Cairo?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Tehran works 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM IRST and Cairo works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EET (-0h 30m difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Tehran and Cairo?
Tehran uses IRR (﷼) while Cairo uses EGP (£). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Tehran and Cairo compare in size?
Tehran has a population of approximately 9.4 million (metro: 16.8 million), while Cairo has approximately 10.2 million (metro: 21.3 million).
What are the major landmarks in Tehran and Cairo?
Tehran is known for Azadi Tower, Golestan Palace, Grand Bazaar. Cairo is famous for Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili.
Do Tehran and Cairo have stock exchanges?
Yes. Tehran has the TSE (Tehran Stock Exchange) and Cairo has the EGX (Egyptian Exchange). The -0h 30m time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use IRST (Iran Standard Time)?
IRST is used in Iran.
Does IRST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, IRST switches to IRDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about IRST?
IRST is one of only a few time zones with a 30-minute offset. Iran observes daylight saving time, switching to IRDT (UTC+04:30).
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 Tehran, what time is it in Cairo?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Tehran (IRST), it is -0h 30m later in Cairo (EET).
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