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Cairo to Tokyo Converter

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Cairo7:36 amFri, Jun 5
CairoGMT+3
Egypt · UTC+3
7:36 amFri, Jun 5
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TokyoJST
Japan · UTC+9
1:36 pmFri, Jun 5
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Offset

The time difference between Cairo and Tokyo is 6 hours.

6 hours

Cairo (GMT+3) is behind Tokyo (JST).

GMT+3: UTC+3

JST: UTC+9

Cairo is currently observing daylight saving time; Tokyo is not.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–11 AM in Cairo (3 PM–5 PM in Tokyo).

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

Suggested time: 10:00 AM Cairo (4:00 PM Tokyo).

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.

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

Japan

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Coming of Age DayMon, Jan 12
  • Foundation DayWed, Feb 11
  • The Emperor's BirthdayMon, Feb 23
  • Vernal Equinox DayFri, Mar 20
  • Shōwa DayWed, Apr 29
  • Constitution Memorial DayWed, May 6
  • Greenery DayMon, May 4
  • Children's DayTue, May 5
  • Marine DayMon, Jul 20
  • Mountain DayTue, Aug 11
  • Respect for the Aged DayMon, Sep 21
  • Autumnal Equinox DayWed, Sep 23
  • Sports DayMon, Oct 12
  • Culture DayTue, Nov 3
  • Labour Thanksgiving DayMon, Nov 23

About these zones

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

Tokyo uses Japan Standard Time (JST). To call Japan, dial +81.

Tokyo is approximately 5,950 miles northeast of Cairo.

Quick reference

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

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

Daylight saving time

Cairo observes daylight saving time; Tokyo does not. The offset between the two zones changes when Cairo transitions: on Thursday, October 29, 2026, clocks fall back from GMT+3 to GMT+2.

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

Daylight today

Cairo
Sunrise
5:55 AM
Sunset
7:54 PM
Day length
14h
Tokyo
Sunrise
4:27 AM
Sunset
6:54 PM
Day length
14h 28m

Daylight overlap: 7h — 5:55 AM–12:54 PM in Cairo (11:55 AM–6:54 PM in Tokyo). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

Other cities in Eastern European Summer Time

Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.

Airports in these zones

Airports in Eastern European Summer Time

  • CAI
  • SPX
  • HBE

Airports in Japan Standard Time

  • HND
  • NRT
  • ITM
  • KIX
  • UKB
  • NGO
  • NKM
  • CTS
  • OKD
  • FUK

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am Cairo in Tokyo?
9:00 am Cairo is 3:00 pm Tokyo.
What is 12:00 pm Cairo in Tokyo?
12:00 pm Cairo is 6:00 pm Tokyo.
What is 12:30 pm Cairo in Tokyo?
12:30 pm Cairo is 6:30 pm Tokyo.
What is 2:00 pm Cairo in Tokyo?
2:00 pm Cairo is 8:00 pm Tokyo.
What is 5:00 pm Cairo in Tokyo?
5:00 pm Cairo is 11:00 pm Tokyo.
What is 11:30 pm Cairo in Tokyo?
11:30 pm Cairo is 5:30 am Tokyo, the next day.