EGYT to IST Time Converter

Convert Egypt Standard Time (EGYT) to India Standard Time (IST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 2h 30m ahead.

Cairo · Egypt Standard Time
00:09:04
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+3 · UTC+03:00
Mumbai · India Standard Time
02:39:04
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+5:30 · UTC+05:30

Convert a specific time

From: EGYT (Cairo)
To: IST (Mumbai)
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Daylight Saving status right now

EGYT (Egypt Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-29
Offset shift
UTC+03:00 → UTC+02:00
IST (India Standard Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: EGYT observes DST while IST does not. The 2.5-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when EGYT starts or ends DST.

When can EGYT and IST meet?

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EGYT
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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Cairo (EGYT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
6 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–14:00 EGYT (11:30–16:30 IST).

Hour-by-hour EGYT to IST conversion table

EGYT time (Cairo)IST time (Mumbai)Status
00:00 Mon02:30 MonOff-hours both sides
01:00 Mon03:30 MonOff-hours both sides
02:00 Mon04:30 MonOff-hours both sides
03:00 Mon05:30 MonOff-hours both sides
04:00 Mon06:30 MonOff-hours both sides
05:00 Mon07:30 MonOff-hours both sides
06:00 Mon08:30 MonOff-hours both sides
07:00 Mon09:30 MonIST working
08:00 Mon10:30 MonIST working
09:00 Mon11:30 MonBoth at work
10:00 Mon12:30 MonBoth at work
11:00 Mon13:30 MonBoth at work
12:00 Mon14:30 MonBoth at work
13:00 Mon15:30 MonBoth at work
14:00 Mon16:30 MonBoth at work
15:00 Mon17:30 MonEGYT working
16:00 Mon18:30 MonEGYT working
17:00 Mon19:30 MonOff-hours both sides
18:00 Mon20:30 MonOff-hours both sides
19:00 Mon21:30 MonOff-hours both sides
20:00 Mon22:30 MonOff-hours both sides
21:00 Mon23:30 MonOff-hours both sides
22:00 Mon00:30 TueOff-hours both sides
23:00 Mon01:30 TueOff-hours both sides

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Egypt Standard Time (EGYT)
IANA identifier
Africa/Cairo
Current UTC offset
UTC+03:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+3
Major cities in this zone
CairoAlexandria
India Standard Time (IST)
IANA identifier
Asia/Kolkata
Current UTC offset
UTC+05:30
Current abbreviation
GMT+5:30
Major cities in this zone
MumbaiNew DelhiBangaloreChennaiKolkata

Sun today in Cairo and Mumbai

Cairo
Sunrise
06:06
Sunset
19:39
Solar noon
12:52
Daylight
13h 32m
Mumbai
Sunrise
06:06
Sunset
19:05
Solar noon
12:36
Daylight
12h 58m

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Looking for local time? See time in Cairo or time in Mumbai.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between EGYT and IST right now?+
IST (India Standard Time) is currently 2h 30m ahead EGYT (Egypt Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does EGYT or IST observe daylight saving time?+
EGYT: observes daylight saving time. IST: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between EGYT and IST?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–14:00 EGYT (11:30–16:30 IST), giving 6 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Mumbai when it is 12:00 noon in Cairo?+
When it is 12:00 Mon in Cairo (EGYT), it is 14:30 Mon in Mumbai (IST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for EGYT and IST?+
EGYT maps to "Africa/Cairo" in the IANA database. IST maps to "Asia/Kolkata". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Cairo ahead of or behind Mumbai?+
Whether Cairo (EGYT) is ahead of or behind Mumbai (IST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now IST is 2h 30m ahead EGYT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for EGYT and IST?+
EGYT is UTC+03:00 (GMT+3) and IST is UTC+05:30 (GMT+5:30). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both EGYT and IST?+
Yes. There are 6 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–14:00 EGYT.