Observatory log
Istanbul and Cairo, compared
- 01Difference now
Istanbul and Cairo have the same time.
Istanbul: UTC+3 (UTC+3) · Cairo: EEST (UTC+3)
Next changeFrom 29 October 2026: Cairo is 1 hour behind Istanbul.
- 02Through 2026–2027
- 1 January 2026 – 24 April 2026−1 h
- 24 April 2026 – 29 October 2026Same time
- 29 October 2026 – 30 April 2027−1 h
- 30 April 2027 – 28 October 2027Same time
- 28 October 2027 – 31 December 2027−1 h
Difference of Cairo from Istanbul. It changes on the days either place changes its clocks (dates local to that place).
- 03Shared working hours
- Mon–Thu: 09:00–17:00 in Istanbul = 09:00–17:00 in Cairo · 8 h
Counted as 09:00–17:00 local time on each place’s own working days, for the next seven days.
- 04Best time to meet
09:00–17:00 in Istanbul = 09:00–17:00 in Cairo
Inside both working days (Mon–Thu).
- 05Weekend
Istanbul: Saturday and Sunday
Cairo: Friday and Saturday
24 hours
A day in Istanbul, in Cairo
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Working hoursEarly or eveningNightWeekend
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Questions
Asked about Istanbul and Cairo
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Cairo?
Istanbul and Cairo have the same time. This holds until 29 October 2026; then Cairo is 1 hour behind Istanbul.
What is the best time for a call between Istanbul and Cairo?
Inside both working days: Mon–Thu: 09:00–17:00 in Istanbul = 09:00–17:00 in Cairo · 8 h.
When does the time difference between Istanbul and Cairo change?
In the next 12 months it changes on: 29 October 2026 (−1 h); 30 April 2027 (Same time).