Riyadh Cairo Time Difference

What is the Time Difference Between Riyadh and Cairo?

Riyadh is 1 hour ahead of Cairo. Riyadh uses Arabia Standard Time (AST, UTC+3) while Cairo uses Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2). When it's 12:00 PM in Cairo, it's 1:00 PM in Riyadh.

Neither Saudi Arabia nor Egypt currently observes daylight saving time, so the 1-hour difference remains constant throughout the year.

Best Time to Call Cairo from Riyadh

Best calling time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Riyadh time. This corresponds to 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM in Cairo, covering full Egyptian business hours.

Riyadh and Cairo are the two largest Arab capitals with strong economic and cultural ties. Saudi Arabia is a major investor in Egypt, and many Egyptians work in Saudi Arabia. Direct flights connect the cities in about 2 hours.

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