IST to Egypt time converter
Egypt is 2 hours 30 minutes behind IST. When it is 9:00 AM in IST, it is 6:30 AM in Egypt.
12:00 AM in IST, Sunday, October 18, 2026
Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)
IST to Egypt conversion table
Every hour of today in IST and the matching time in Egypt. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| IST | Egypt |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:30 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 10:30 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 11:30 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 12:30 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 1:30 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 2:30 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 3:30 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 4:30 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 5:30 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 6:30 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 7:30 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 8:30 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 10:30 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 11:30 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 12:30 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 8:30 PM |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 11:30 AM – 6:00 PM in IST (9:00 AM – 3:30 PM in Egypt).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because IST and Egypt switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 18, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026: -2h 30m
- Oct 30, 2026 – Apr 30, 2027: -3h 30m
- Apr 30, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: -2h 30m
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between IST and Egypt?
Egypt is 2 hours 30 minutes behind IST.
What time is it in Egypt when it is 9 AM in IST?
When it is 9:00 AM in IST, it is 6:30 AM in Egypt.
When is the best time to call Egypt from IST?
Both sides are at work from 11:30 AM – 6:00 PM in IST (9:00 AM – 3:30 PM in Egypt).
Does the time difference between IST and Egypt change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.