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Zürich to Cairo Converter

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Zürich6:36 amFri, Jun 5
ZürichCEST
ZH, Switzerland · UTC+2
6:36 amFri, Jun 5
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CairoGMT+3
Egypt · UTC+3
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Offset

The time difference between Zürich and Cairo is 1 hour.

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Zürich (CEST) is behind Cairo (GMT+3).

CEST: UTC+2

GMT+3: UTC+3

Both zones are currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–4 PM in Zürich (10 AM–5 PM in Cairo).

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

Suggested time: 12:00 PM Zürich (1:00 PM Cairo).

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.

Switzerland

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Ascension DayThu, May 14
  • Swiss National DaySat, Aug 1
  • Christmas DayFri, Dec 25

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

Zürich uses Central European Time (CET, or CEST). To call Switzerland, dial +41.

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

Cairo is approximately 1,700 miles southeast of Zürich.

Quick reference

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

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

Daylight saving time

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

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

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

For approximately 5 days between transitions, the offset between Zürich and Cairo 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

Zürich
Sunrise
5:32 AM
Sunset
9:18 PM
Day length
15h 46m
Cairo
Sunrise
5:55 AM
Sunset
7:54 PM
Day length
14h

Daylight overlap: 13h 22m — 5:32 AM–6:54 PM in Zürich (6:32 AM–7:54 PM in Cairo). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

Other cities in Central European Time

Other cities in Eastern European Summer Time

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Airports in these zones

Airports in Central European Time

  • ZRH
  • BRN

Airports in Eastern European Summer Time

  • CAI
  • SPX
  • HBE

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am Zürich in Cairo?
9:00 am Zürich is 10:00 am Cairo.
What is 12:00 pm Zürich in Cairo?
12:00 pm Zürich is 1:00 pm Cairo.
What is 12:30 pm Zürich in Cairo?
12:30 pm Zürich is 1:30 pm Cairo.
What is 2:00 pm Zürich in Cairo?
2:00 pm Zürich is 3:00 pm Cairo.
What is 5:00 pm Zürich in Cairo?
5:00 pm Zürich is 6:00 pm Cairo.
What is 11:30 pm Zürich in Cairo?
11:30 pm Zürich is 12:30 am Cairo, the next day.