Shanghai to Cairo time converter

Cairo is 5 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 4:00 AM in Cairo.

Shanghai CST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Cairo EEST

Friday, October 16, 2026

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

Shanghai to Cairo conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026: -5h
  • Oct 30, 2026 – Apr 30, 2027: -6h
  • Apr 30, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: -5h

Distance

Shanghai and Cairo 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 Shanghai and Cairo?

Cairo is 5 hours behind Shanghai.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 4:00 AM in Cairo.

When is the best time to call Cairo from Shanghai?

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Cairo change?

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