Rafah to Shanghai time converter

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

Rafah EEST

Friday, October 16, 2026

Shanghai CST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

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

Rafah to Shanghai conversion table

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

RafahShanghai
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 Rafah (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Shanghai).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026: +5h
  • Oct 24, 2026 – Mar 27, 2027: +6h
  • Mar 27, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: +5h

Distance

Rafah and Shanghai are 8,034 km (4,992 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Rafah and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 5 hours ahead of Rafah.

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

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

When is the best time to call Shanghai from Rafah?

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

Does the time difference between Rafah 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.