Time Difference Between Taipei and Cairo

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

Cairo is 5 hours behind Taipei — 5 hours
Taipei, Taiwan
08:44:49
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+8 · CST
Cairo, Egypt
03:44:49
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+3 · EEST (DST)

Time Zone Details: Taipei vs Cairo

Detail Taipei Cairo
Time Zone IDAsia/TaipeiAfrica/Cairo
UTC OffsetUTC+8UTC+3
AbbreviationCSTEEST
DST ActiveNoYes — currently observing
CountryTaiwanEgypt
RegionAsiaAfrica

Best Time to Schedule a Call

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

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

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

Taipei 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 Taipei 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 Taipei–Cairo Scheduling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Taipei and Cairo?

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

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 Taipei to Cairo?

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

How do I convert Taipei time to Cairo time?

Subtract 5 hours from Taipei 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.