Time Difference Between New York and Cairo

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

Cairo is 7 hours ahead of New York — 7 hours
New York, United States
11:01:06
Saturday, November 7, 2026
UTC-5 · EST
↔
Cairo, Egypt
18:01:06
Saturday, November 7, 2026
UTC+2 · EET

Time Zone Details: New York vs Cairo

Detail New York Cairo
Time Zone IDAmerica/New_YorkAfrica/Cairo
UTC OffsetUTC-5UTC+2
AbbreviationESTEET
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryUnited StatesEgypt
RegionNorth AmericaAfrica

Best Time to Schedule a Call

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

09:00–10:00 in New York  =  16:00–17:00 in Cairo

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

New York 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

Neither New York nor Cairo is currently observing daylight saving time. If either city observes DST, the time difference will change by 1 hour when DST begins or ends. Always double-check before scheduling across these time zones during March–April and October–November.

Practical Tips for New York–Cairo Scheduling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between New York and Cairo?

The time difference is 7 hours. Cairo is 7 hours ahead of New York.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either New York or Cairo observes daylight saving time, the gap will shift by 1 hour during the transition periods (typically March–April and October–November).

When is the best time to call from New York to Cairo?

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

How do I convert New York time to Cairo time?

Add 7 hours to New York 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.