Cairo to Lisbon
-2hCairo
EESTSOURCELisbon
WESTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
EEST and WEST on the World Map
The map below highlights the EEST (Eastern European Time) and WEST (Western European 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.
WET – Western European Time
UTC+00:00Western European Time (WET) is the time zone for Portugal, Morocco, and the Canary Islands, same as UTC+00:00.
- •Portugal is the only mainland European country in the WET time zone.
- •The Canary Islands are on WET despite being part of Spain (which uses CET).
- •WET is identical to GMT and UTC+00:00.
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 Lisbon
WikipediaLisbon operates on Western European Time (WET/WEST), same as London. As Portugal's capital and an emerging tech hub, Lisbon bridges European and Atlantic time zones.
Lisbon has 300 days of sunshine per year and is a major startup hub in Europe.
Comparing Time Zones: Cairo and Lisbon
Cairo runs on Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) at UTC+03:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Lisbon runs on Western European Summer Time (WEST) at UTC+01:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Cairo 2 hours behind Lisbon — a difference of -2h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Cairo it is 7:00 AM in Lisbon. Midnight in Cairo is 10:00 PM in Lisbon. Because both zones shift for daylight saving, the gap between them only changes during the few weeks each year when their transition dates differ.
Cairo to Lisbon time conversion table
| Cairo (EEST) | Lisbon (WEST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Cairo to Lisbon time
- Scheduling a call from Cairo to Lisbon: a 10:00 AM start in Cairo lands at 8:00 AM in Lisbon, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Cairo and Lisbon are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM EEST time (9:00 AM–3:00 PM WEST). That is roughly 6 hours of usable overlap.
- Coordinating a Cairo-based team with Lisbon 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 EEST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -2h gap is not.
- Block 11:00 AM–5:00 PM EEST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Cairo and need Lisbon 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 -2h gap.
- Lisbon: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 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 WET (Western European Time)
Western European Time (WET) is used in Portugal, the Canary Islands (Spain), Morocco, and several other locations. It is equivalent to GMT/UTC. During summer, Portugal and the Canary Islands switch to WEST (Western European Summer Time, UTC+01:00).
Best time to call between Cairo and Lisbon
Both Cairo and Lisbon sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 11:00 AM–5:00 PM EEST, which is 9:00 AM–3:00 PM WEST. That gives roughly 6 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Cairo and Lisbon share 6 hours of working-hours overlap (11:00 AM–5:00 PM EEST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Cairo is 2 hours behind Lisbon (EEST UTC+03:00 → WEST UTC+01:00). The shared working window is 11:00 AM–5:00 PM 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
Lisbon
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 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 Cairo and Lisbon?
Cairo (EEST, UTC+03:00) is 2 hours behind Lisbon (WEST, UTC+01:00). The gap is currently -2h.
How do I convert Cairo time to Lisbon time?
Add -2h to Cairo local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Cairo is 7:00 AM in Lisbon.
What time is it in Lisbon right now?
Lisbon uses WEST at UTC+01:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -2h offset from Cairo.
What is the best time to call Lisbon from Cairo?
Call between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM EEST — that maps to 9:00 AM–3:00 PM WEST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Cairo or Lisbon?
Cairo is 2 hours behind Lisbon. When it is 12:00 PM in Cairo it is 10:00 AM in Lisbon.
Do Cairo and Lisbon use different time zones?
Cairo (Egypt) uses EEST at UTC+03:00, while Lisbon (Portugal) uses WEST at UTC+01:00. The IANA identifiers are Africa/Cairo and Europe/Lisbon.
Does daylight saving time affect the Cairo–Lisbon difference?
Both zones observe DST, so the difference stays at -2h for most of the year and only changes during the weeks when their transition dates do not line up.
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 Lisbon?
Not normally. The -2h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Cairo and Lisbon?
Lisbon is -2h 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 Lisbon in?
Lisbon operates on Western European Time (WET/WEST), same as London. As Portugal's capital and an emerging tech hub, Lisbon bridges European and Atlantic time zones.
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 Lisbon?
Standard business hours in Lisbon are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM WET.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Cairo and Lisbon?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Cairo works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EET and Lisbon works 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM WET (-2h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Cairo and Lisbon?
Cairo uses EGP (£) while Lisbon uses EUR (€). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Cairo and Lisbon compare in size?
Cairo has a population of approximately 10.2 million (metro: 21.3 million), while Lisbon has approximately 545,000 (metro: 2.9 million).
What are the major landmarks in Cairo and Lisbon?
Cairo is known for Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili. Lisbon is famous for Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, São Jorge Castle.
Do Cairo and Lisbon have stock exchanges?
Yes. Cairo has the EGX (Egyptian Exchange) and Lisbon has the Euronext Lisbon. The -2h 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 WET timezone?
Major cities in the WET timezone include Lisbon, Porto, Casablanca, Las Palmas, Funchal, Rabat.
What is the UTC offset for WET?
Western European Time (WET) is at UTC+00:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to WEST.
What should I know about the WET timezone?
Portugal is the only mainland European country in the WET time zone. The Canary Islands are on WET despite being part of Spain (which uses CET).
When is it midnight in Cairo, what time is it in Lisbon?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Cairo (EET), it is -2h later in Lisbon (WET).
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