Cairo to Cape Town time converter

Cape Town is 1 hour behind Cairo. When it is 9:00 AM in Cairo, it is 8:00 AM in Cape Town.

Cairo EEST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Cape Town SAST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Cairo
Egypt
Mon, Oct 19
EESTUTC+3
Cape Town
South Africa
Mon, Oct 19
SASTUTC+2-1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Cairo to Cape Town conversion table

Every hour of today in Cairo and the matching time in Cape Town. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

CairoCape Town
12:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM12:00 AM
2:00 AM1:00 AM
3:00 AM2:00 AM
4:00 AM3:00 AM
5:00 AM4:00 AM
6:00 AM5:00 AM
7:00 AM6:00 AM
8:00 AM7:00 AM
9:00 AM8:00 AM
10:00 AM9:00 AM
11:00 AM10:00 AM
12:00 PM11:00 AM
1:00 PM12:00 PM
2:00 PM1:00 PM
3:00 PM2:00 PM
4:00 PM3:00 PM
5:00 PM4:00 PM
6:00 PM5:00 PM
7:00 PM6:00 PM
8:00 PM7:00 PM
9:00 PM8:00 PM
10:00 PM9:00 PM
11:00 PM10:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Cairo (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Cape Town).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Cairo and Cape Town switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Oct 29, 2026: -1h
  • Oct 29, 2026 – Apr 30, 2027: ±0
  • Apr 30, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: -1h

Distance

Cairo and Cape Town are 7,242 km (4,500 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Cairo and Cape Town?

Cape Town is 1 hour behind Cairo.

What time is it in Cape Town when it is 9 AM in Cairo?

When it is 9:00 AM in Cairo, it is 8:00 AM in Cape Town.

When is the best time to call Cape Town from Cairo?

Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Cairo (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Cape Town).

Does the time difference between Cairo and Cape Town change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.