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Cairo to Jerusalem Converter

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Cairo6:21 amMon, Jun 8
CairoGMT+3
Egypt · UTC+3
6:21 amMon, Jun 8
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JerusalemIDT
Israel · UTC+3
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Offset

There is no time difference between Cairo and Jerusalem.

Same time

Cairo (GMT+3) is currently the same time as Jerusalem (IDT).

GMT+3: UTC+3

IDT: UTC+3

Both zones are currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–5 PM in Cairo (9 AM–5 PM in Jerusalem).

Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.

Suggested time: 1:00 PM Cairo (1:00 PM Jerusalem).

This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.

Note: the working week in Egypt runs Sunday–Thursday; Friday–Saturday is the weekend, so overlap on those days is limited.

Note: the working week in Israel runs Sunday–Thursday; Friday–Saturday is the weekend, so overlap on those days is limited.

Public holidays in 2026

National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.

Egypt

  • Christmas Day (Orthodox)Wed, Jan 7
  • Revolution Day 2011 / National Police DaySun, Jan 25
  • Sinai Liberation DaySat, Apr 25
  • Labour DayFri, May 1
  • June 30 RevolutionThu, Jul 2
  • Revolution DayThu, Jul 23
  • Armed Forces DayTue, Oct 6

About these zones

Cairo uses Eastern European Summer Time. To call Egypt, dial +20.

Jerusalem uses Israel Time (IST, or IDT). To call Israel, dial +972.

Jerusalem is approximately 275 miles northeast of Cairo.

Quick reference

Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.

CairoJerusalemDay
12:00 am12:00 amSame day
1:00 am1:00 amSame day
2:00 am2:00 amSame day
3:00 am3:00 amSame day
4:00 am4:00 amSame day
5:00 am5:00 amSame day
6:00 am6:00 amSame day
7:00 am7:00 amSame day
8:00 am8:00 amSame day
9:00 am9:00 amSame day
10:00 am10:00 amSame day
11:00 am11:00 amSame day
12:00 pm12:00 pmSame day
1:00 pm1:00 pmSame day
2:00 pm2:00 pmSame day
3:00 pm3:00 pmSame day
4:00 pm4:00 pmSame day
5:00 pm5:00 pmSame day
6:00 pm6:00 pmSame day
7:00 pm7:00 pmSame day
8:00 pm8:00 pmSame day
9:00 pm9:00 pmSame day
10:00 pm10:00 pmSame day
11:00 pm11:00 pmSame day

Daylight saving time

Both zones observe daylight saving time, but they transition on different dates.

Cairo: next transition on Thursday, October 29, 2026.

Jerusalem: next transition on Sunday, October 25, 2026.

For approximately 5 days between transitions, the offset between Cairo and Jerusalem differs from its typical value. Recurring meetings during this window will shift by one hour.

See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.

Daylight today

Cairo
Sunrise
5:54 AM
Sunset
7:56 PM
Day length
14h 1m
Jerusalem
Sunrise
5:34 AM
Sunset
7:44 PM
Day length
14h 10m

Daylight overlap: 13h 50m — 5:54 AM–7:44 PM in Cairo (5:54 AM–7:44 PM in Jerusalem). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

Other cities in Eastern European Summer Time

Other cities in Israel Time

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Airports in these zones

Airports in Eastern European Summer Time

  • CAI
  • SPX
  • HBE

Airports in Israel Time

  • TLV

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am Cairo in Jerusalem?
9:00 am Cairo is 9:00 am Jerusalem.
What is 12:00 pm Cairo in Jerusalem?
12:00 pm Cairo is 12:00 pm Jerusalem.
What is 12:30 pm Cairo in Jerusalem?
12:30 pm Cairo is 12:30 pm Jerusalem.
What is 2:00 pm Cairo in Jerusalem?
2:00 pm Cairo is 2:00 pm Jerusalem.
What is 5:00 pm Cairo in Jerusalem?
5:00 pm Cairo is 5:00 pm Jerusalem.
What is 11:30 pm Cairo in Jerusalem?
11:30 pm Cairo is 11:30 pm Jerusalem.