Cairo to Shanghai time converter

Shanghai is 5 hours ahead of Cairo. When it is 9:00 AM in Cairo, it is 2:00 PM in Shanghai.

Cairo EEST

Friday, October 16, 2026

Shanghai CST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Cairo
Egypt
Fri, Oct 16
EESTUTC+3
Shanghai
China
Sat, Oct 17
CSTUTC+8+5h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Cairo to Shanghai conversion table

Every hour of today in Cairo and the matching time in Shanghai. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

CairoShanghai
12:00 AM5:00 AM
1:00 AM6:00 AM
2:00 AM7:00 AM
3:00 AM8:00 AM
4:00 AM9:00 AM
5:00 AM10:00 AM
6:00 AM11:00 AM
7:00 AM12:00 PM
8:00 AM1:00 PM
9:00 AM2:00 PM
10:00 AM3:00 PM
11:00 AM4:00 PM
12:00 PM5:00 PM
1:00 PM6:00 PM
2:00 PM7:00 PM
3:00 PM8:00 PM
4:00 PM9:00 PM
5:00 PM10:00 PM
6:00 PM11:00 PM
7:00 PM12:00 AM+1 day
8:00 PM1:00 AM+1 day
9:00 PM2:00 AM+1 day
10:00 PM3:00 AM+1 day
11:00 PM4:00 AM+1 day

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Cairo (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Shanghai).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Cairo and Shanghai switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 29, 2026: +5h
  • Oct 29, 2026 – Apr 30, 2027: +6h
  • Apr 30, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: +5h

Distance

Cairo and Shanghai are 8,352 km (5,190 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Cairo and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 5 hours ahead of Cairo.

What time is it in Shanghai when it is 9 AM in Cairo?

When it is 9:00 AM in Cairo, it is 2:00 PM in Shanghai.

When is the best time to call Shanghai from Cairo?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Cairo (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Shanghai).

Does the time difference between Cairo and Shanghai change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.