Time Difference Between Singapore and Cairo

The time difference between Singapore and Cairo is 5 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Singapore, it is 07:00 in Cairo. Singapore uses the Asia/Singapore time zone (UTC+8), while Cairo uses Africa/Cairo (UTC+3).

Cairo is 5 hours behind Singapore — 5 hours
Singapore, Singapore
07:38:50
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+8 · +08
Cairo, Egypt
02:38:50
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+3 · EEST (DST)

Time Zone Details: Singapore vs Cairo

Detail Singapore Cairo
Time Zone IDAsia/SingaporeAfrica/Cairo
UTC OffsetUTC+8UTC+3
Abbreviation+08EEST
DST ActiveNoYes — currently observing
CountrySingaporeEgypt
RegionAsiaAfrica

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 3 overlapping business hours between Singapore and Cairo (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

14:00–17:00 in Singapore  =  09:00–12:00 in Cairo

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

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

Practical Tips for Singapore–Cairo Scheduling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Singapore and Cairo?

The time difference is 5 hours. Cairo is 5 hours behind Singapore.

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 Singapore to Cairo?

The best window is between 14:00 and 17:00 Singapore time, which corresponds to 09:00–12:00 in Cairo. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Singapore time to Cairo time?

Subtract 5 hours from Singapore 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.