Live Synchronized Time Difference
SydneytoCairoTime Difference
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Sydney
Australia (GMT+11)02:10:18UTC+11:00
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Cairo
Egypt (GMT+2)17:10:18UTC+2:00
Direct Distance14,417 km (8,958 miles)
Estimated Flight Time~17.5 hours
Business Overlap0 overlapping hours (9am–5pm)
Feasible Shoulder Hours Window
Recommended calling window between Sydney and Cairo
Off-Peak Calling Window
Sydney Time
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Cairo Time
7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
There are no overlapping 9-to-5 working hours between Sydney and Cairo. The optimal compromise window falls during morning/evening shoulder periods (7:00 AM – 9:00 PM) when participants in both locations are awake.
24-Hour Schedule Conversion Matrix
Compare every hour of the day between Sydney and Cairo.
Work (9am-5pm)ShoulderSleep / Off
| Sydney Time (Australia) | Cairo Time (Egypt) | Status & Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00AM | 15:00PM-1 day | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 01:00AM | 16:00PM-1 day | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 02:00AM | 17:00PM-1 day | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 03:00AM | 18:00PM-1 day | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 04:00AM | 19:00PM-1 day | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 05:00AM | 20:00PM-1 day | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 06:00AM | 21:00PM-1 day | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 07:00AM | 22:00PM-1 day | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 08:00AM | 23:00PM-1 day | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 09:00AM | 00:00AM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 10:00AM | 01:00AM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 11:00AM | 02:00AM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 12:00PM | 03:00AM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 13:00PM | 04:00AM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 14:00PM | 05:00AM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 15:00PM | 06:00AM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 16:00PM | 07:00AM | 🟡 Feasible (Shoulder Hour) |
| 17:00PM | 08:00AM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 18:00PM | 09:00AM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 19:00PM | 10:00AM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 20:00PM | 11:00AM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 21:00PM | 12:00PM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 22:00PM | 13:00PM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 23:00PM | 14:00PM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Sydney and Cairo?
Cairo is 9 hours behind Sydney.
What is the best time to schedule a cross-border meeting between Sydney and Cairo?
Because of the wide timezone separation, a compromise meeting window during early morning in one location and evening in the other is recommended.
Does daylight saving time (DST) affect the time difference between Sydney and Cairo?
Yes. If either Australia or Egypt observes seasonal Daylight Saving Time transitions, the offset difference shifts by one hour on scheduled transition dates.