Time Difference Between Istanbul and Cairo
Istanbul and Cairo are currently on the same time (UTC+3). Live local times, working-hour overlap and a 24-hour meeting suitability table, computed from the IANA time zone database in your browser.
Best time to meet
On a normal weekday the two cities share 9 hours of overlapping working time: 09:00–18:00 in Istanbul, which is 09:00–18:00 in Cairo. That is the window to protect for recurring meetings.
Next 24 hours
Scored against a 09:00–18:00 weekday working day in both cities. Updates live.
| Istanbul | Cairo | Suitability |
|---|---|---|
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Istanbul working hours converted to Cairo
| Istanbul time | Cairo time |
|---|---|
| 09:00 | 09:00 |
| 10:00 | 10:00 |
| 12:00 | 12:00 |
| 14:00 | 14:00 |
| 16:00 | 16:00 |
| 18:00 | 18:00 |
Based on a 09:00–18:00 working day and today's UTC offsets (UTC+3 and UTC+3).
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Cairo?
Istanbul and Cairo are both at UTC+3 right now, so there is no difference. Note that this can change if the two cities apply different daylight saving rules at different points in the year.
What is the best time to call from Istanbul to Cairo?
Aim for 09:00–18:00 in Istanbul, which lands at 09:00–18:00 in Cairo. Both sides stay inside a normal working day.
Does the overlap between Istanbul and Cairo change during the year?
Yes, whenever the two regions do not switch daylight saving on the same date — or one does not observe it at all. The window above is computed for today's rules; re-check it in the weeks after a clock change.