Time difference

Time Difference Between Cairo and Washington

Cairo is 7 hours ahead of Washington. The current difference is 7 hours. 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
WashingtonUnited States 🇺🇸

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America/New_YorkUTC−4
02 — Difference

Cairo vs Washington

Cairo is 7 hours ahead of Washington. When it is 12:00 in Cairo, it is 05:00 in Washington.

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

Cairo
UTC+3
Washington
UTC−4
Difference
7 hours
04 — Scheduling

Working-hours overlap

The best overlap between Cairo and Washington working hours (09:00–17:00) is 09:00–10:00 Washington time — that's 16:00–17:00 in Cairo — about 1 hour 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
7 hours
Cairo zone
Africa/Cairo
Washington zone
America/New_York
Cairo offset
UTC+3
Washington offset
UTC−4
Cairo DST
Yes
Washington DST
Yes
Countries
Egypt · United States
07 — Explore
08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between Cairo and Washington?

Cairo is 7 hours ahead of Washington right now.

Is Cairo ahead of Washington?

Yes, Cairo is 7 hours ahead of Washington.

Do Cairo and Washington 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 Washington?

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