Shanghai to Marsa Matruh time converter
Marsa Matruh is 5 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 4:00 AM in Marsa Matruh.
Shanghai CST
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Marsa Matruh EEST
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
3:24 AM in Shanghai, Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Shanghai to Marsa Matruh conversion table
Every hour of today in Shanghai and the matching time in Marsa Matruh. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Shanghai | Marsa Matruh |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 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 Marsa Matruh).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Shanghai and Marsa Matruh switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 21, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026: -5h
- Oct 30, 2026 – Apr 30, 2027: -6h
- Apr 30, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -5h
Distance
Shanghai and Marsa Matruh are 8,621 km (5,357 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Marsa Matruh?
Marsa Matruh is 5 hours behind Shanghai.
What time is it in Marsa Matruh when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?
When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 4:00 AM in Marsa Matruh.
When is the best time to call Marsa Matruh from Shanghai?
Both sides are at work from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Shanghai (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Marsa Matruh).
Does the time difference between Shanghai and Marsa Matruh change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.