Cairo to Sterling time converter

Sterling is 7 hours behind Cairo. When it is 9:00 AM in Cairo, it is 2:00 AM in Sterling.

Cairo EEST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Sterling EDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Egypt
Sat, Oct 17
EESTUTC+3
Virginia, United States
Sat, Oct 17
EDTUTC-4-7h
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11:51 PM in Cairo, Saturday, October 17, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Cairo to Sterling conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Cairo (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Sterling).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 29, 2026: -7h
  • Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -6h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -7h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Apr 30, 2027: -6h
  • Apr 30, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: -7h

Distance

Cairo and Sterling are 9,370 km (5,822 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Cairo and Sterling?

Sterling is 7 hours behind Cairo.

What time is it in Sterling when it is 9 AM in Cairo?

When it is 9:00 AM in Cairo, it is 2:00 AM in Sterling.

When is the best time to call Sterling from Cairo?

Both sides are at work from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Cairo (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Sterling).

Does the time difference between Cairo and Sterling change?

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