Current time in Egypt

23:40:11
Thursday, October 29, 2026
UTC+2 5 hours ahead of Brasília Reference: Cairo
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Time zone of Egypt

The time in Egypt (Cairo) follows the Africa/Cairo time zone, currently UTC+2. 5 hours ahead of Brasília.

Egypt
23:40:11
Brasília
18:40:11

How to call or schedule a meeting with Egypt

When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 14:00 in Egypt; when it is 18:00 in Brasília, it is 23:00 there. The window where 9:00–18:00 working hours overlap on both sides runs from 09:00 to 13:00 Brasília time. Remember: because the location changes its clocks, these numbers shift by one hour twice a year.

Egypt: sunrise today at 07:06 · sunset at 18:10 · see details

See also the world time table to compare several cities at once, the meeting planner and the time zones guide to understand how the difference is calculated.

Country facts

Capital
Cairo
Continent
Africa
Area
1,001,450 km² (386,662 sq mi)
Population
about 80 million inhabitants (old estimate, 2014)
Currency
Egyptian pound (EGP)
Languages
Arabic, English, French
Calling code
+20
Internet domain
.eg

Neighbouring countries and time difference right now

The difference compares each neighbour's time with the time in Egypt right now.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and Egypt?

5 hours ahead of Brasília at the moment. Because Egypt changes its clocks during the year and Brazil does not, the gap shifts by one hour between summer and winter time.

What time zone is Egypt in?

Egypt follows Africa/Cairo, currently UTC+2. The reference location is Cairo.

Does Egypt have daylight saving time?

Yes. Egypt moves its clocks forward for part of the year, so the difference from Brasília changes twice a year. Always check the clock on this page before scheduling a call or meeting.

What is the best time to call Egypt from Brazil?

Assuming 9:00–18:00 working hours on both sides, the shared window runs from 09:00 to 13:00 Brasília time (14:00 to 18:00 in Egypt).

What is the capital of Egypt?

The capital of Egypt is Cairo. The country covers about 1,001,450 km². Continent: Africa.

What currency and calling code does Egypt use?

The currency is the Egyptian pound (EGP). To call from abroad, dial +20 before the number. Websites use the .eg domain.