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

Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC+8
Tue, Oct 20
EESTUTC+3-5h
Finding your time zone…

3:24 AM in Shanghai, Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

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).

ShanghaiMarsa Matruh
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 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.