Cairo → New York: Time Difference
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How the difference works
Cairo uses Africa/Cairo (UTC+2 standard time) and New York uses America/New_York (UTC-5 standard time) — a standard-time gap of 7 hours behind Cairo. Both cities observe daylight saving time, but they switch on different dates, so the gap can temporarily change around those transitions.
Distance: about 9,022 km (5,606 mi) great-circle distance.
Cairo → New York, hour by hour
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Cairo and New York?
In standard time, New York is 7 hours behind Cairo. Both cities observe daylight saving time, but they switch on different dates, so the gap can temporarily change around those transitions.
When it is 9:00 in Cairo, what time is it in New York?
In standard time it is 02:00 in New York. 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 New York from Cairo?
About 9,022 km (5,606 miles) as the crow flies, computed from city-center coordinates.