Tokyo to Cairo
-6hTokyo
JSTSOURCECairo
EESTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
JST and EEST on the World Map
The map below highlights the JST (Japan Standard Time) and EEST (Eastern European Time) timezone regions across the globe.
JST – Japan Standard Time
UTC+09:00Japan Standard Time (JST) is the time zone for Japan, 9 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Japan does not observe daylight saving time.
- •Tokyo is the most populous metropolitan area in the world.
- •The Tokyo Stock Exchange operates from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM JST.
- •JST is 14 hours ahead of EST and 9 hours ahead of GMT.
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 Tokyo
WikipediaTokyo operates on Japan Standard Time (JST), which is 14 hours ahead of New York. As Asia's largest financial hub, Tokyo trading hours are crucial for global markets.
The Tokyo subway system moves approximately 8.7 million passengers daily.
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.
Tokyo vs Cairo: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
Tokyo runs on Japan Standard Time (JST) at UTC+09:00. Cairo runs on Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) at UTC+03:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Tokyo 6 hours behind Cairo — a difference of -6h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Tokyo it is 3:00 AM in Cairo. Midnight in Tokyo is 6:00 PM in Cairo.Cairo observes daylight saving time while Tokyo does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Tokyo to Cairo time conversion table
| Tokyo (JST) | Cairo (EEST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Tokyo to Cairo time
- Scheduling a call from Tokyo to Cairo: a 10:00 AM start in Tokyo lands at 4:00 AM in Cairo, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Tokyo and Cairo are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM JST time (9:00 AM–11:00 AM EEST). That is roughly 2 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Cairo local time against Tokyo keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -6h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM JST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -6h gap is not.
- Block 3:00 PM–5:00 PM JST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Tokyo 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 JST (Japan Standard Time)
Japan Standard Time (JST) is the standard time zone for all of Japan. Japan does not observe daylight saving time. JST is 9 hours ahead of UTC and 14 hours ahead of EST. The Tokyo Stock Exchange, the world's third largest by market capitalization, operates on JST. South Korea uses the same offset (KST) but it is a distinct time zone.
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 Tokyo and Cairo
Both Tokyo and Cairo sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 3:00 PM–5:00 PM JST, which is 9:00 AM–11:00 AM EEST. That gives roughly 2 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Tokyo and Cairo overlap for about 2 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
Tokyo is 6 hours behind Cairo (JST UTC+09:00 → EEST UTC+03:00). The shared working window is 3:00 PM–5:00 PM JST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Tokyo
Does not observe DST
Cairo
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+02:00 · DST: UTC+03:00
Clocks fall back on Thu, Oct 29, 2026
Learn More About Time
Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Tokyo and Cairo?
Tokyo (JST, UTC+09:00) is 6 hours behind Cairo (EEST, UTC+03:00). The gap is currently -6h.
How do I convert Tokyo time to Cairo time?
Add -6h to Tokyo local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Tokyo is 3:00 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 -6h offset from Tokyo.
What is the best time to call Cairo from Tokyo?
Call between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM JST — that maps to 9:00 AM–11:00 AM EEST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Tokyo or Cairo?
Tokyo is 6 hours behind Cairo. When it is 12:00 PM in Tokyo it is 6:00 AM in Cairo.
Do Tokyo and Cairo use different time zones?
Tokyo (Japan) uses JST at UTC+09:00, while Cairo (Egypt) uses EEST at UTC+03:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Tokyo and Africa/Cairo.
Does daylight saving time affect the Tokyo–Cairo difference?
Yes at the moment: Cairo is on daylight saving time and Tokyo is not, so the -6h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Tokyo's time zone?
JST also covers Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, Nagoya, Sapporo, Kyoto, Kobe, Fukuoka and 1 more.
Which countries use JST, Tokyo's zone?
JST is used in Japan.
Is there a day difference between Tokyo and Cairo?
Not normally. The -6h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Tokyo and Cairo?
Cairo is -6h from Tokyo.
What timezone is Tokyo in?
Tokyo operates on Japan Standard Time (JST), which is 14 hours ahead of New York. As Asia's largest financial hub, Tokyo trading hours are crucial for global markets.
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 Tokyo?
Standard business hours in Tokyo are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM JST.
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 Tokyo and Cairo?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Tokyo works 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM JST and Cairo works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EET (-6h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Tokyo and Cairo?
Tokyo uses JPY (¥) while Cairo uses EGP (£). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Tokyo and Cairo compare in size?
Tokyo has a population of approximately 14 million (metro: 37.4 million), while Cairo has approximately 10.2 million (metro: 21.3 million).
What are the major landmarks in Tokyo and Cairo?
Tokyo is known for Tokyo Tower, Shibuya Crossing, Senso-ji Temple. Cairo is famous for Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili.
Do Tokyo and Cairo have stock exchanges?
Yes. Tokyo has the TSE (Tokyo Stock Exchange) and Cairo has the EGX (Egyptian Exchange). The -6h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use JST (Japan Standard Time)?
JST is used in Japan.
Does JST observe daylight saving time?
No, JST does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+09:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about JST?
Japan does not observe daylight saving time. Tokyo is the most populous metropolitan area in the world.
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 Tokyo, what time is it in Cairo?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Tokyo (JST), it is -6h later in Cairo (EET).
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