Time Difference Between Memphis and Cairo

The time difference between Memphis and Cairo is 7 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Memphis, it is 19:00 in Cairo. Memphis uses the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-5), while Cairo uses Africa/Cairo (UTC+2).

Cairo is 7 hours ahead of Memphis — 7 hours
Memphis, United States
17:18:16
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-5 · CDT (DST)
Cairo, Egypt
00:18:16
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+2 · EET

Time Zone Details: Memphis vs Cairo

Detail Memphis Cairo
Time Zone IDAmerica/ChicagoAfrica/Cairo
UTC OffsetUTC-5UTC+2
AbbreviationCDTEET
DST ActiveYes — currently observingNo
CountryUnited StatesEgypt
RegionNorth AmericaAfrica

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 1 overlapping business hours between Memphis and Cairo (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:00–10:00 in Memphis  =  16:00–17:00 in Cairo

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Memphis time to Cairo time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Memphis Cairo
00:00 07:00 Night
01:00 08:00 Night
02:00 09:00 Night
03:00 10:00 Night
04:00 11:00 Night
05:00 12:00 Night
06:00 13:00
07:00 14:00
08:00 15:00
09:00 16:00 Overlap
10:00 17:00
11:00 18:00
12:00 19:00
13:00 20:00
14:00 21:00
15:00 22:00
16:00 23:00
17:00 00:00 (+1 day)
18:00 01:00 (+1 day)
19:00 02:00 (+1 day)
20:00 03:00 (+1 day)
21:00 04:00 (+1 day)
22:00 05:00 (+1 day) Night
23:00 06:00 (+1 day) Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Memphis is currently observing daylight saving time, while Cairo is on standard time. When Memphis switches back to standard time, the difference between these two cities will shift by 1 hour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Memphis and Cairo?

The time difference is 7 hours. Cairo is 7 hours ahead of Memphis.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. One of these cities observes DST while the other does not, so the difference shifts by 1 hour when DST begins or ends.

When is the best time to call from Memphis to Cairo?

The best window is between 09:00 and 10:00 Memphis time, which corresponds to 16:00–17:00 in Cairo. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Memphis time to Cairo time?

Add 7 hours to Memphis time to get Cairo time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.