IST to Cairo Time Converter
UTC+2 is 3 hours 30 minutes behind IST. 9:00 AM IST = 5:30 AM UTC+2.
UTC+2 is 3 hours 30 minutes behind IST at the moment. To convert IST to Cairo Time, subtract 3 hours 30 minutes from the IST time: 9:00 AM IST = 5:30 AM UTC+2.
IST (India Time) is used in India and Sri Lanka (UTC+5:30, no daylight saving time). Cairo Time (Cairo time) is used in Cairo, Egypt.
IST here means India Standard Time, not Irish or Israel Standard Time.
IST to Cairo Time time conversion table
IST to Cairo Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| IST | Cairo Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:30 PM−1 |
| 1:00 AM | 9:30 PM−1 |
| 2:00 AM | 10:30 PM−1 |
| 3:00 AM | 11:30 PM−1 |
| 4:00 AM | 12:30 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 1:30 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 2:30 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 3:30 AM |
| IST | Cairo Time |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 4:30 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 5:30 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 6:30 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 7:30 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 8:30 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 10:30 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 11:30 AM |
| IST | Cairo Time |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 12:30 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 7:30 PM |
Conversion table from IST to Cairo Time for 7 Nov 2026. A tick marks hours that fall between 9 AM and 5 PM in both places. +1 means the next day in Cairo Time, −1 the previous day.
- ✓ marks 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Greyed times are night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert IST to Cairo Time
Subtract 3 hours 30 minutes from the IST time to get Cairo Time.
Example: 9:00 AM IST = 5:30 AM UTC+2.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM IST = 9:30 PM UTC+2 (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between IST and Cairo Time
The time difference between IST and Cairo Time is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 1 Jan 2026 – 23 Apr 2026: Cairo Time is 3 hours 30 minutes behind of IST.
- 24 Apr 2026 – 29 Oct 2026: Cairo Time is 2 hours 30 minutes behind of IST.
- 30 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: Cairo Time is 3 hours 30 minutes behind of IST.
IST and Cairo Time during daylight saving time
- IST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
- Cairo Time next changes on 29 Apr 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 23:59 local time, from UTC+2 (UTC+2) to UTC+3 (UTC+3).
Best time for a meeting between IST and Cairo Time
IST and Cairo Time share 4 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 12:30 PM and 5:00 PM IST lands between 9:00 AM and 1:30 PM UTC+2, inside working hours for both.
IST to Cairo Time FAQ
What is the time difference between IST and Cairo Time?
Right now UTC+2 is 3 hours 30 minutes behind IST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM IST in Cairo Time?
9:00 AM IST is 5:30 AM UTC+2.
What is 12 PM (noon) IST in Cairo Time?
12:00 PM IST is 8:30 AM UTC+2.
Is Cairo Time ahead of or behind IST?
UTC+2 is 3 hours 30 minutes behind IST, so it is earlier in Cairo Time than in IST.
Does IST change for daylight saving time?
No. IST stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
Does Cairo Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Cairo Time next changes on 29 Apr 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from UTC+2 to UTC+3.
What is the best time for a meeting between IST and Cairo Time?
IST and Cairo Time share 4 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 12:30 PM and 5:00 PM IST lands between 9:00 AM and 1:30 PM UTC+2, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.