EST to EGYT Time Converter

Convert Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Egypt Standard Time (EGYT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 7 hours ahead.

New York · Eastern Standard Time
17:13:19
Sunday, May 10, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00
Cairo · Egypt Standard Time
00:13:19
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+3 · UTC+03:00

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From: EST (New York)
To: EGYT (Cairo)
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Daylight Saving status right now

EST (Eastern Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-04:00 → UTC-05:00
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

When can EST and EGYT meet?

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EGYT
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in New York (EST). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–09:00 EST (16:00–16:00 EGYT).

Hour-by-hour EST to EGYT conversion table

EST time (New York)EGYT time (Cairo)Status
00:00 Sun07:00 SunOff-hours both sides
01:00 Sun08:00 SunOff-hours both sides
02:00 Sun09:00 SunEGYT working
03:00 Sun10:00 SunEGYT working
04:00 Sun11:00 SunEGYT working
05:00 Sun12:00 SunEGYT working
06:00 Sun13:00 SunEGYT working
07:00 Sun14:00 SunEGYT working
08:00 Sun15:00 SunEGYT working
09:00 Sun16:00 SunBoth at work
10:00 Sun17:00 SunEST working
11:00 Sun18:00 SunEST working
12:00 Sun19:00 SunEST working
13:00 Sun20:00 SunEST working
14:00 Sun21:00 SunEST working
15:00 Sun22:00 SunEST working
16:00 Sun23:00 SunEST working
17:00 Sun00:00 MonOff-hours both sides
18:00 Sun01:00 MonOff-hours both sides
19:00 Sun02:00 MonOff-hours both sides
20:00 Sun03:00 MonOff-hours both sides
21:00 Sun04:00 MonOff-hours both sides
22:00 Sun05:00 MonOff-hours both sides
23:00 Sun06:00 MonOff-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

Eastern Standard Time (EST)
IANA identifier
America/New_York
Current UTC offset
UTC-04:00
Current abbreviation
EDT
Major cities in this zone
New YorkMiamiAtlantaBostonPhiladelphia
Egypt Standard Time (EGYT)
IANA identifier
Africa/Cairo
Current UTC offset
UTC+03:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+3
Major cities in this zone
CairoAlexandria

Sun today in New York and Cairo

New York
Sunrise
05:45
Sunset
20:02
Solar noon
12:53
Daylight
14h 16m
Cairo
Sunrise
06:06
Sunset
19:39
Solar noon
12:52
Daylight
13h 32m

Related converters

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Looking for local time? See time in New York or time in Cairo.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between EST and EGYT right now?+
EGYT (Egypt Standard Time) is currently 7 hours ahead EST (Eastern Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does EST or EGYT observe daylight saving time?+
EST: observes daylight saving time. EGYT: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between EST and EGYT?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–09:00 EST (16:00–16:00 EGYT), giving 1 hour when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Cairo when it is 12:00 noon in New York?+
When it is 12:00 Sun in New York (EST), it is 19:00 Sun in Cairo (EGYT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for EST and EGYT?+
EST maps to "America/New_York" in the IANA database. EGYT maps to "Africa/Cairo". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is New York ahead of or behind Cairo?+
Whether New York (EST) is ahead of or behind Cairo (EGYT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now EGYT is 7 hours ahead EST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for EST and EGYT?+
EST is UTC-04:00 (EDT) and EGYT is UTC+03:00 (GMT+3). 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 EST and EGYT?+
Yes. There are 1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–09:00 EST.