Current time in Cairo

Cairo has a rhythm of its own — a city where history and daily life flow together along the banks of the Nile. As the capital of Egypt and one of the largest cities in Africa and the Arab world, its vast metropolitan area is home to millions of people. Many Egyptians simply call it "Masr", the same name used for the country itself, reflecting its central place in Egyptian identity and history.

Cairo follows Egypt Time (EET / UTC+3), and the live clock at the top of this page updates automatically in your browser to remain accurate whether you are in Cairo or following its time from elsewhere.

In Cairo, the rhythm of the day has always been closely connected with prayer. Around sunset, the voices of the call to prayer rising from thousands of mosques create one of the city's most distinctive scenes, blending time, tradition, and worship. Prayer times change slightly every day because they follow the movement of the sun rather than the clock alone. Located at approximately 30° north latitude, Cairo experiences longer summer days and shorter winter days, causing sunrise, sunset, and prayer times to shift throughout the year.

Prayer times on this page are calculated using the Egyptian General Authority of Survey method, the calculation method widely used by mosques across Egypt. You can also view the complete monthly prayer timetable, use the Prayer Clock to track the time remaining until the next prayer, and access the Qibla Finder to determine the direction of the Kaaba accurately from anywhere in Cairo.