Time Difference Between Rome and Cairo

The time difference between Rome and Cairo is 1 hour. When it is 12:00 noon in Rome, it is 13:00 in Cairo. Rome uses the Europe/Rome time zone (UTC+2), while Cairo uses Africa/Cairo (UTC+3).

Cairo is 1 hour ahead of Rome — 1 hour
Rome, Italy
02:43:28
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+2 · CEST (DST)
Cairo, Egypt
03:43:28
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+3 · EEST (DST)

Time Zone Details: Rome vs Cairo

Detail Rome Cairo
Time Zone IDEurope/RomeAfrica/Cairo
UTC OffsetUTC+2UTC+3
AbbreviationCESTEEST
DST ActiveYes — currently observingYes — currently observing
CountryItalyEgypt
RegionEuropeAfrica

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 7 overlapping business hours between Rome and Cairo (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

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

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Both Rome and Cairo are currently observing daylight saving time. The current 1 hour difference reflects both cities' DST offsets. When one city switches back to standard time before the other, the gap will temporarily change by 1 hour.

Practical Tips for Rome–Cairo Scheduling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Rome and Cairo?

The time difference is 1 hour. Cairo is 1 hour ahead of Rome.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. Both cities observe daylight saving time, but they may switch on different dates, causing the gap to shift by 1 hour temporarily.

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

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

How do I convert Rome time to Cairo time?

Add 1 hour to Rome 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.