Lima, Peru Cairo, Egypt
Compare time between Lima and Cairo
Date
Time format
Lima, Peru
8:38
AM
Friday, August 21, 2026
Cairo, Egypt
4:38
PM
Friday, August 21, 2026
Time Difference Timeline
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Day time
Night time
Time difference
8 hours
During daylight saving time the difference may change by ±1 hour.
Best time to meet
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Quick facts
Lima time zone: -05 (UTC-5)
Cairo time zone: EEST (UTC+3)
Distance: Lima → Cairo
Frequently Asked Questions
Lima is in the -05 timezone (UTC-5) and Cairo is in the EEST timezone (UTC+3). The time difference between them is 8 hours.
Use the timeline above to find overlapping business hours between Lima and Cairo. The "Best time to meet" card highlights the window where both cities are within working hours (9 AM – 6 PM local time).
Cairo observes Daylight Saving Time, while Lima does not. When DST is active in Cairo, the time difference changes by 1 hour.
Click the pencil icon next to the Lima clock and type any time. The Cairo clock will update instantly, showing the exact corresponding time. You can also pick a date to account for DST changes.