Cairo to San Jose time converter
San Jose is 10 hours behind Cairo. When it is 9:00 AM in Cairo, it is 11:00 PM (Sat, Oct 17) in San Jose.
5:20 PM in Cairo, Sunday, October 18, 2026
Cairo to San Jose conversion table
Every hour of today in Cairo and the matching time in San Jose. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Cairo | San Jose |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 3:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 4:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 5:00 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 6:00 PM−1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 10:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
Best time to call or meet
Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Cairo (7:00 AM – 8:00 AM in San Jose): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Cairo and San Jose switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 18, 2026 – Oct 29, 2026: -10h
- Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -9h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -10h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Apr 30, 2027: -9h
- Apr 30, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: -10h
Distance
Cairo and San Jose are 12,016 km (7,466 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Cairo and San Jose?
San Jose is 10 hours behind Cairo.
What time is it in San Jose when it is 9 AM in Cairo?
When it is 9:00 AM in Cairo, it is 11:00 PM (Sat, Oct 17) in San Jose.
When is the best time to call San Jose from Cairo?
Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Cairo (7:00 AM – 8:00 AM in San Jose): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.
Does the time difference between Cairo and San Jose change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.