Malaysia to Cairo
-5hMalaysia
MYTSOURCECairo
EESTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
MYT and EEST on the World Map
The map below highlights the MYT (Malaysia Time) and EEST (Eastern European Time) timezone regions across the globe.
MYT – Malaysia Time
UTC+08:00Malaysia Time (MYT) is the standard time for Malaysia, 8 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Malaysia does not observe daylight saving time.
- •MYT is the same offset as Singapore Time (SGT) and China Standard Time.
- •Kuala Lumpur is a major financial hub in Southeast Asia.
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 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.
Comparing Time Zones: Malaysia and Cairo
Malaysia runs on Malaysia Time (MYT) at UTC+08:00. Cairo runs on Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) at UTC+03:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Malaysia 5 hours behind Cairo — a difference of -5h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Malaysia it is 4:00 AM in Cairo. Midnight in Malaysia is 7:00 PM in Cairo.Cairo observes daylight saving time while Malaysia does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Malaysia to Cairo time conversion table
| Malaysia (MYT) | 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 Malaysia to Cairo time
- Scheduling a call from Malaysia to Cairo: a 10:00 AM start in Malaysia lands at 5:00 AM in Cairo, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Malaysia and Cairo are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM MYT time (9:00 AM–12:00 PM EEST). That is roughly 3 hours of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: Malaysia viewers need 4:00 AM in Cairo to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 5:00 AM if the event is anchored to Malaysia.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM MYT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -5h gap is not.
- Block 2:00 PM–5:00 PM MYT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Malaysia 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 MYT (Malaysia Time)
Malaysia Time (MYT) is used throughout Malaysia, including Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia (Sabah and Sarawak on Borneo). MYT does not observe daylight saving time. Malaysia shares the same offset as China, Singapore, and the Philippines.
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 Malaysia and Cairo
Both Malaysia and Cairo sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 2:00 PM–5:00 PM MYT, 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
Malaysia and Cairo overlap for about 3 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
Malaysia is 5 hours behind Cairo (MYT UTC+08:00 → EEST UTC+03:00). The shared working window is 2:00 PM–5:00 PM MYT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Malaysia
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 Malaysia and Cairo?
Malaysia (MYT, UTC+08:00) is 5 hours behind Cairo (EEST, UTC+03:00). The gap is currently -5h.
How do I convert Malaysia time to Cairo time?
Add -5h to Malaysia local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Malaysia 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 Malaysia.
What is the best time to call Cairo from Malaysia?
Call between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM MYT — that maps to 9:00 AM–12:00 PM EEST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Malaysia or Cairo?
Malaysia is 5 hours behind Cairo. When it is 12:00 PM in Malaysia it is 7:00 AM in Cairo.
Do Malaysia and Cairo use different time zones?
Malaysia (Malaysia) uses MYT at UTC+08:00, while Cairo (Egypt) uses EEST at UTC+03:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Kuala_Lumpur and Africa/Cairo.
Does daylight saving time affect the Malaysia–Cairo difference?
Yes at the moment: Cairo is on daylight saving time and Malaysia is not, so the -5h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Malaysia's time zone?
MYT also covers Kuala Lumpur, George Town, Johor Bahru, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching.
Which countries use MYT, Malaysia's zone?
MYT is used in Malaysia.
Is there a day difference between Malaysia and Cairo?
Not normally. The -5h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Malaysia and Cairo?
Cairo is -5h from Malaysia.
What timezone is Malaysia in?
Malaysia operates on its local timezone.
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 Cairo?
Standard business hours in Cairo are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EET.
Which countries use MYT (Malaysia Time)?
MYT is used in Malaysia.
Does MYT observe daylight saving time?
No, MYT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+08:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about MYT?
Malaysia does not observe daylight saving time. MYT is the same offset as Singapore Time (SGT) and China Standard Time.
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 Malaysia, what time is it in Cairo?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Malaysia (MYT), it is -5h later in Cairo (EET).
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