Cairo → Istanbul: Time Difference
Istanbul and Cairo are showing the same clock time.
How the difference works
Cairo uses Africa/Cairo (UTC+2 standard time) and Istanbul uses Europe/Istanbul (UTC+3 standard time) — a standard-time gap of 1 hour ahead of Cairo. Cairo observes daylight saving time while Istanbul does not, so the difference shifts by one hour twice a year.
Distance: about 1,236 km (768 mi) great-circle distance.
Cairo → Istanbul, hour by hour
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Cairo and Istanbul?
In standard time, Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Cairo. Cairo observes daylight saving time while Istanbul does not, so the difference shifts by one hour twice a year.
When it is 9:00 in Cairo, what time is it in Istanbul?
In standard time it is 10:00 in Istanbul. 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 Istanbul from Cairo?
About 1,236 km (768 miles) as the crow flies, computed from city-center coordinates.