Cairo is usually 5 hours behind Shanghai. Cairo observes daylight saving time and Shanghai does not, so the difference shifts by an hour around the changeovers.

CairoShanghai

Sunrise 6:08 AMSunset 7:56 PM(local)

Sunrise 5:05 AMSunset 6:58 PM(local)

Cairo: daylight saving timeNow UTC+3. Next change: October 29, 2026 β€” clocks go back 1 hour.
CairoUTC+3
ShanghaiUTC+8

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¬ Cairo

Dialing code+20
Population9,606,916
Coordinates30.06Β°N, 31.25Β°E
Elevation23 m

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Shanghai

Dialing code+86
Population24,874,500
Coordinates31.22Β°N, 121.46Β°E
Elevation12 m

Best time for a call: 09:00–13:00 in CairoAdd to calendar

Working hours assumed 9:00–18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Cairo and Shanghai?
Cairo is 5 hours behind Shanghai. Use the side-by-side clocks and the day/night strips above to convert any hour between them.
When is the best time to call between Cairo and Shanghai?
The best window to call is 09:00–13:00 Cairo time, when working hours overlap in both cities. Pick an hour on the strips to add it to your calendar.
Why does the time difference between Cairo and Shanghai change?
Because at least one of Cairo and Shanghai observes daylight saving time, the difference shifts by an hour when one city changes its clocks and the other has not yet (or does not).