Sharm el-Sheikh to Shanghai time converter
Shanghai is 5 hours ahead of Sharm el-Sheikh. When it is 9:00 AM in Sharm el-Sheikh, it is 2:00 PM in Shanghai.
Sharm el-Sheikh EEST
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Shanghai CST
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
11:28 PM in Sharm el-Sheikh, Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Sharm el-Sheikh to Shanghai conversion table
Every hour of today in Sharm el-Sheikh and the matching time in Shanghai. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Sharm el-Sheikh | Shanghai |
|---|---|
| 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 Sharm el-Sheikh (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Shanghai).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Sharm el-Sheikh and Shanghai switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 20, 2026 – Oct 29, 2026: +5h
- Oct 29, 2026 – Apr 30, 2027: +6h
- Apr 30, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: +5h
Distance
Sharm el-Sheikh and Shanghai are 8,196 km (5,093 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Sharm el-Sheikh and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 5 hours ahead of Sharm el-Sheikh.
What time is it in Shanghai when it is 9 AM in Sharm el-Sheikh?
When it is 9:00 AM in Sharm el-Sheikh, it is 2:00 PM in Shanghai.
When is the best time to call Shanghai from Sharm el-Sheikh?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Sharm el-Sheikh (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Shanghai).
Does the time difference between Sharm el-Sheikh 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.