Cairo → Rome: Time Difference
Rome is 1 hour behind Cairo.
How the difference works
Cairo uses Africa/Cairo (UTC+2 standard time) and Rome uses Europe/Rome (UTC+1 standard time) — a standard-time gap of 1 hour 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 2,132 km (1,325 mi) great-circle distance.
Cairo → Rome, hour by hour
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Cairo and Rome?
In standard time, Rome is 1 hour 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 Rome?
In standard time it is 08:00 in Rome. 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 Rome from Cairo?
About 2,132 km (1,325 miles) as the crow flies, computed from city-center coordinates.