Time difference

Time Difference Between Cairo and Madrid

Cairo is 1 hour ahead of Madrid. 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
MadridSpain 🇪🇸

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Europe/MadridUTC+2
02 — Difference

Cairo vs Madrid

Cairo is 1 hour ahead of Madrid. When it is 12:00 in Cairo, it is 11:00 in Madrid.

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

Cairo
UTC+3
Madrid
UTC+2
Difference
1 hour
04 — Scheduling

Working-hours overlap

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

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05 — Daylight saving

Does the difference change during the year?

Both cities observe daylight saving time on aligned schedules, so the current difference is usually maintained year-round.

06 — Quick facts

At a glance

Time difference
1 hour
Cairo zone
Africa/Cairo
Madrid zone
Europe/Madrid
Cairo offset
UTC+3
Madrid offset
UTC+2
Cairo DST
Yes
Madrid DST
Yes
Countries
Egypt · Spain
07 — Explore
08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between Cairo and Madrid?

Cairo is 1 hour ahead of Madrid right now.

Is Cairo ahead of Madrid?

Yes, Cairo is 1 hour ahead of Madrid.

Do Cairo and Madrid observe daylight saving time?

Both cities observe daylight saving time on aligned schedules, so the current difference is usually maintained year-round.

What is the best meeting time between Cairo and Madrid?

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