Cairo to Shantou time converter
Shantou is 5 hours ahead of Cairo. When it is 9:00 AM in Cairo, it is 2:00 PM in Shantou.
3:49 AM in Cairo, Monday, October 19, 2026
Cairo to Shantou conversion table
Every hour of today in Cairo and the matching time in Shantou. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Cairo | Shantou |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 AM+1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 AM+1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 AM+1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 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 Shantou).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Cairo and Shantou switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 19, 2026 – Oct 29, 2026: +5h
- Oct 29, 2026 – Apr 30, 2027: +6h
- Apr 30, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: +5h
Distance
Cairo and Shantou are 8,319 km (5,169 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Cairo and Shantou?
Shantou is 5 hours ahead of Cairo.
What time is it in Shantou when it is 9 AM in Cairo?
When it is 9:00 AM in Cairo, it is 2:00 PM in Shantou.
When is the best time to call Shantou from Cairo?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Cairo (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Shantou).
Does the time difference between Cairo and Shantou change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.