Time Difference Between Osaka and Cairo

The time difference between Osaka and Cairo is 6 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Osaka, it is 06:00 in Cairo. Osaka uses the Asia/Tokyo time zone (UTC+9), while Cairo uses Africa/Cairo (UTC+3).

Cairo is 6 hours behind Osaka — 6 hours
Osaka, Japan
09:43:22
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+9 · JST
Cairo, Egypt
03:43:22
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+3 · EEST (DST)

Time Zone Details: Osaka vs Cairo

Detail Osaka Cairo
Time Zone IDAsia/TokyoAfrica/Cairo
UTC OffsetUTC+9UTC+3
AbbreviationJSTEEST
DST ActiveNoYes — currently observing
CountryJapanEgypt
RegionAsiaAfrica

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 2 overlapping business hours between Osaka and Cairo (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

15:00–17:00 in Osaka  =  09:00–11:00 in Cairo

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Cairo is currently observing daylight saving time, while Osaka is on standard time. When Cairo 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 Osaka and Cairo?

The time difference is 6 hours. Cairo is 6 hours behind Osaka.

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 Osaka to Cairo?

The best window is between 15:00 and 17:00 Osaka time, which corresponds to 09:00–11:00 in Cairo. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Osaka time to Cairo time?

Subtract 6 hours from Osaka 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.