Beijing → Cairo: Time Difference
Cairo is 5 hours behind Beijing.
How the difference works
Beijing uses Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8 standard time) and Cairo uses Africa/Cairo (UTC+2 standard time) — a standard-time gap of 6 hours behind Beijing. Cairo observes daylight saving time while Beijing does not, so the difference shifts by one hour twice a year.
Distance: about 7,544 km (4,688 mi) great-circle distance.
Beijing → Cairo, hour by hour
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Beijing and Cairo?
In standard time, Cairo is 6 hours behind Beijing. Cairo observes daylight saving time while Beijing does not, so the difference shifts by one hour twice a year.
When it is 9:00 in Beijing, what time is it in Cairo?
In standard time it is 03:00 in Cairo. During daylight saving periods the answer can move by an hour — the live table on this page always reflects today's rules.
How far is Cairo from Beijing?
About 7,544 km (4,688 miles) as the crow flies, computed from city-center coordinates.