Cairo and New York: 7 hours Apart
Clock in Cairo is 7 hours ahead
Cairo ↔ New York
1h of business hours overlap daily (09:00–17:00)
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New York
Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local. Green = both working. Purple = one side only.
Quick time conversions: Cairo → New York
Common reference points to help you plan across the time difference.
For every 7:00 PM in Cairo, it's simultaneously 12:00 PM in New York.
Is 5:00 PM a good time to call New York from Cairo?—10:00 AM
10:00 AMin Cairo→3:00 AMin New York
Setting a 7:00 AM alarm in Cairo? That's 12:00 AM for New York.
6:00 AMin Cairo→11:00 PMin New York(-1 day)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours difference between Cairo and New York?
The time difference between Cairo and New York is 7 hours. Cairo observes Africa/Cairo while New York observes America/New_York.
What hours do Cairo and New York share for work?
There is a 1 hour window where both locations are within standard business hours (09:00–17:00). Best time: around 16:00 Cairo / 09:00 New York.
Will daylight saving affect my Cairo–New York meetings this week?
You can plan confidently — no DST shifts are due for either location this week, so the 7 hours gap won't change.
What is the New York equivalent of 12:00 PM Cairo time?
At midday in Cairo, clocks in New York show 5:00 AM.
How can I quickly find the current time in New York from Cairo?
Type any time in the input bar (e.g. "9am", "14:30") or use the slider. All locations including New York update at the same time.
What local holidays should I watch out for in Cairo?
Watch out for June 30 Revolution in Cairo on July 2 — offices may be closed or understaffed.
What timezone is Cairo in, and what timezone is New York in?
Cairo runs on Africa/Cairo (IANA) and New York on America/New_York (IANA) — a 7 hours gap between them.
What time does a 5 PM Cairo message arrive in New York?
5 PM Cairo → 10:00 AM New York. Your New York contact should still be at their desk.
What are the UTC offsets for Cairo and New York?
Cairo uses Africa/Cairo and New York uses America/New_York. The 7 hours difference between them reflects their distinct UTC offset positions.