Time Difference Between Sydney and Cairo

The time difference between Sydney and Cairo is 9 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Sydney, it is 03:00 in Cairo. Sydney uses the Australia/Sydney time zone (UTC+11), while Cairo uses Africa/Cairo (UTC+2).

Cairo is 9 hours behind Sydney — 9 hours
Sydney, Australia
07:53:28
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+11 · AEDT (DST)
Cairo, Egypt
22:53:28
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC+2 · EET

Time Zone Details: Sydney vs Cairo

Detail Sydney Cairo
Time Zone IDAustralia/SydneyAfrica/Cairo
UTC OffsetUTC+11UTC+2
AbbreviationAEDTEET
DST ActiveYes — currently observingNo
CountryAustraliaEgypt
RegionOceaniaAfrica

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 9 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Sydney and Cairo. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Sydney or late evenings in Cairo tend to be the most practical compromise.

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

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

The time difference is 9 hours. Cairo is 9 hours behind Sydney.

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 Sydney to Cairo?

There is no ideal window during standard business hours. Consider scheduling at the edges — early morning for the city that is ahead and late afternoon for the city that is behind.

How do I convert Sydney time to Cairo time?

Subtract 9 hours from Sydney 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.