Los Angeles to Sharm el-Sheikh Time Difference

How many hours is Los Angeles behind Sharm el-Sheikh?

Sharm el-Sheikh is 10 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is 12:00 noon in Los Angeles, it is 22:00 in Sharm el-Sheikh. Los Angeles operates on America/Los Angeles (UTC-7), while Sharm el-Sheikh uses Africa/Cairo (UTC+3).

What is the best time to call Sharm el-Sheikh from Los Angeles?

Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM) do not overlap between Los Angeles and Sharm el-Sheikh due to the 10 hours difference. Consider early morning or late evening calls, or use async communication.

Does the Los Angeles to Sharm el-Sheikh time difference change throughout the year?

The time difference can shift by up to one hour when either city observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). DST transition dates differ between countries — typically March/April in the Northern Hemisphere and October in the Southern Hemisphere. Always verify the live difference above when scheduling important meetings near DST changeover dates.

Flying between Los Angeles and Sharm el-Sheikh

The distance between Los Angeles and Sharm el-Sheikh is approximately 12,544 km. A direct flight typically takes around 15.8 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Sharm el-Sheikh time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.