Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in Cairo, it's that in Hong Kong.
When it's 8:00 am in Cairo, it's 1:00 pm in Hong Kong — midday there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Cairo, it's 3:00 pm in Hong Kong — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Cairo, it's 5:00 pm in Hong Kong — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Cairo, it's 8:00 pm in Hong Kong — evening there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Cairo, it's 10:00 pm in Hong Kong — night there, the same day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Cairo, it's 2:00 am in Hong Kong — late night there, the next day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Cairo uses the EGP (£) and Hong Kong uses the HKD ($). Language shifts too — Arabic in Cairo, English in Hong Kong. Be careful behind the wheel: Cairo drives on the right, Hong Kong on the left.
- Country
- Egypt
- Capital
- Cairo
- Currency
- Egyptian pound (EGP · £)
- Language
- Arabic
- Calling code
- +20
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Capital
- City of Victoria
- Currency
- Hong Kong dollar (HKD · $)
- Language
- English, Chinese
- Calling code
- +852
- Drives on
- Left
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Cairo and Hong Kong?
Cairo is 5 hours ahead of Hong Kong. Cairo runs on GMT+3 and Hong Kong on GMT+8. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When it's 10 am in Cairo, what time is it in Hong Kong?
10:00 am in Cairo is 3:00 pm in Hong Kong on the same day — afternoon there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When it's 3 pm in Cairo, what time is it in Hong Kong?
3:00 pm in Cairo is 8:00 pm in Hong Kong on the same day — evening there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 3 hours where both cities are inside a 09:00–17:00 workday. Aim for the middle of that window so neither side is starting or closing out.
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Cairo from Hong Kong?
About 8,142 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 10h 5m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Cairo and Hong Kong use?
Cairo uses the Egyptian pound (EGP, £); Hong Kong uses the Hong Kong dollar (HKD, $). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Cairo from Hong Kong?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +20, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Cairo and Hong Kong?
Cairo primarily speaks Arabic; Hong Kong speaks English, Chinese. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Cairo and Hong Kong drive on the same side of the road?
No. Egypt drives on the right, Hong Kong on the left. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.