Meeting planner for 2026
Best meeting time for Cairo and Dubai
Dubai is 1 hour ahead of Cairo for most of 2026. With 09:00 to 17:00 working hours in both cities, the best time to meet is 09:00 to 16:00 in Cairo, which is 10:00 to 17:00 in Dubai.
Working hours overlap in 2026
Both cities working 09:00 to 17:00 local time. When the time difference changes during the year, so do the shared hours.
| Time difference | When in 2026 | In Cairo | In Dubai | Shared hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai 1 hour ahead | Most of the year | 09:00 to 16:00 | 10:00 to 17:00 | 7 hours |
| Dubai 2 hours ahead | 1 January to 23 April and 30 October to 31 December | 09:00 to 15:00 | 11:00 to 17:00 | 6 hours |
Worked out for 29 July and 25 February 2026.
Time difference between Cairo and Dubai in 2026
Dubai is 1 hour ahead of Cairo for most of 2026. From 1 January to 23 April and from 30 October to 31 December 2026, Dubai is 2 hours ahead of Cairo.
| Dates in 2026 | Cairo | Dubai | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January to 23 April | UTC+02:00, standard | UTC+04:00 | Dubai 2 hours ahead |
| 24 April to 29 October | UTC+03:00, daylight saving | UTC+04:00 | Dubai 1 hour ahead |
| 30 October to 31 December | UTC+02:00, standard | UTC+04:00 | Dubai 2 hours ahead |
Clock changes in 2026
- Cairo is on UTC+02:00 in standard time and UTC+03:00 in daylight saving time. Clocks go forward 1 hour at 00:00 on Friday 24 April 2026 and back 1 hour at 00:00 on Friday 30 October 2026.
- Dubai stays on UTC+04:00 all year and does not change clocks.
Cairo to Dubai time conversion
Hour by hour on Wednesday 29 July 2026, when Dubai is 1 hour ahead of Cairo. At other times of the year, adjust by the change in the time difference above. Working hours are 09:00 to 17:00 in both cities.
| Cairo | Dubai | Working |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 01:00 | Neither |
| 01:00 | 02:00 | Neither |
| 02:00 | 03:00 | Neither |
| 03:00 | 04:00 | Neither |
| 04:00 | 05:00 | Neither |
| 05:00 | 06:00 | Neither |
| 06:00 | 07:00 | Neither |
| 07:00 | 08:00 | Neither |
| 08:00 | 09:00 | Dubai only |
| 09:00 | 10:00 | Both |
| 10:00 | 11:00 | Both |
| 11:00 | 12:00 | Both |
| 12:00 | 13:00 | Both |
| 13:00 | 14:00 | Both |
| 14:00 | 15:00 | Both |
| 15:00 | 16:00 | Both |
| 16:00 | 17:00 | Cairo only |
| 17:00 | 18:00 | Neither |
| 18:00 | 19:00 | Neither |
| 19:00 | 20:00 | Neither |
| 20:00 | 21:00 | Neither |
| 21:00 | 22:00 | Neither |
| 22:00 | 23:00 | Neither |
| 23:00 | 00:00 (next day) | Neither |
Questions about Cairo and Dubai time
What is the time difference between Cairo and Dubai?
Dubai is 1 hour ahead of Cairo for most of 2026. From 1 January to 23 April and from 30 October to 31 December 2026, Dubai is 2 hours ahead of Cairo.
What is the best time for a meeting between Cairo and Dubai?
For most of 2026, the best time is 09:00 to 16:00 in Cairo, which is 10:00 to 17:00 in Dubai, with 7 hours of overlap. From 1 January to 23 April and from 30 October to 31 December 2026, the best time is 09:00 to 15:00 in Cairo, which is 11:00 to 17:00 in Dubai, with 6 hours of overlap. These times assume 09:00 to 17:00 working hours in both cities.
Do Cairo and Dubai change clocks on the same day?
No. Dubai stays on UTC+04:00 all year, while Cairo changes clocks on Friday 24 April and Friday 30 October 2026, so the time difference changes when Cairo does.
When it is 09:00 in Cairo, what time is it in Dubai?
It is 10:00 in Dubai for most of 2026 and 11:00 from 1 January to 23 April and from 30 October to 31 December.