Time difference

Time Difference Between Cairo and Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is 1 hour ahead of Cairo. The current difference is 1 hour. Live local clocks, working-hours overlap and daylight-saving notes are below.

01 — Right now

Current local time

CairoEgypt 🇪🇬

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Africa/CairoUTC+3
Abu DhabiUnited Arab Emirates 🇦🇪

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Asia/DubaiUTC+4
02 — Difference

Cairo vs Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is 1 hour ahead of Cairo. When it is 12:00 in Cairo, it is 13:00 in Abu Dhabi.

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

Cairo
UTC+3
Abu Dhabi
UTC+4
Difference
1 hour
04 — Scheduling

Working-hours overlap

The best overlap between Cairo and Abu Dhabi working hours (09:00–17:00) is 10:00–17:00 Abu Dhabi time — that's 09:00–16:00 in Cairo — about 7 hours of shared time.

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05 — Daylight saving

Does the difference change during the year?

Cairo observes daylight saving time while Abu Dhabi does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

06 — Quick facts

At a glance

Time difference
1 hour
Cairo zone
Africa/Cairo
Abu Dhabi zone
Asia/Dubai
Cairo offset
UTC+3
Abu Dhabi offset
UTC+4
Cairo DST
Yes
Abu Dhabi DST
No
Countries
Egypt · United Arab Emirates
07 — Explore
08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between Cairo and Abu Dhabi?

Abu Dhabi is 1 hour ahead of Cairo right now.

Is Cairo ahead of Abu Dhabi?

No, Cairo is 1 hour behind Abu Dhabi.

Do Cairo and Abu Dhabi observe daylight saving time?

Cairo observes daylight saving time while Abu Dhabi does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

What is the best meeting time between Cairo and Abu Dhabi?

A good window is 10:00–17:00 in Abu Dhabi (09:00–16:00 in Cairo), based on 09:00–17:00 working hours.