Does Cairo observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Cairo is on EEST (UTC+3) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Thu, Oct 29, to EET (UTC+2).

Does Dubai observe daylight saving time?

No. Dubai stays on GST (UTC+4) all year, so its clocks don't change.

What time is it in Dubai when it's 9 AM in Cairo?

10:00 AM in Dubai, on the same day.

Cairo to Dubai Meeting Planner

Dubai is 1 hour ahead of Cairo right now. Their working days overlap for 7 hours today.

Cairo · Egypt

4:55 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · EEST · summer time

Dubai · United Arab Emirates

5:55 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · GST

Best Meeting Times Between Cairo and Dubai

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Cairo (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Dubai). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 7 hours of overlap today.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

CairoOrganizerEgypt ·· summer time4:55PMnow
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates ·5:55PMnow

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Date in Cairo

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Cairo time.

1:00PMBest · OptimalWorking hours in Cairo (13:00) and Dubai (14:00).
12:00PMOption 2 · OptimalWorking hours in Cairo (12:00) and Dubai (13:00).
2:00PMOption 3 · OptimalWorking hours in Cairo (14:00) and Dubai (15:00).

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Each column is a one-hour slot of the first place's day. The Fit row grades how well the slot suits everyone; each row shows the local time and whether it's working hours there.
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Your meeting

Cairo1:00 PM EESTSat, Oct 17
Dubai2:00 PM GSTSat, Oct 17
UTC2026-10-17 10:00 UTC

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Time difference between Cairo and Dubai

Dubai is 1 hour ahead of Cairo right now: Dubai is on GST (UTC+4) and Cairo on EEST (UTC+3). That changes on Thu, Oct 29, when clocks go back in Cairo: then Dubai is 2 hours ahead of Cairo.

Time difference between Cairo and Dubai over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Dubai 1 hour ahead	—
Thu, Oct 29	Dubai 2 hours ahead	Clocks go back in Cairo
Fri, Apr 30, 2027	Dubai 1 hour ahead	Clocks go forward in Cairo

Cairo is on Eastern European Standard Time. Dubai is on Gulf Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Cairo & Dubai Scheduling

What is the time difference between Cairo and Dubai?: Dubai is 1 hour ahead of Cairo right now: Dubai is on GST (UTC+4) and Cairo on EEST (UTC+3). That changes on Thu, Oct 29, when clocks go back in Cairo: then Dubai is 2 hours ahead of Cairo.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Cairo and Dubai?: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Cairo (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Dubai). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 7 hours of overlap today.
Does Cairo observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Cairo is on EEST (UTC+3) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Thu, Oct 29, to EET (UTC+2).
Does Dubai observe daylight saving time?: No. Dubai stays on GST (UTC+4) all year, so its clocks don't change.
What time is it in Dubai when it's 9 AM in Cairo?: 10:00 AM in Dubai, on the same day.

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