Time Difference between Shanghai and Cairo

Shanghai, China and Cairo, Egypt are separated by a time difference of 6 hours. When it's noon in Shanghai, it's 6 hours earlier in Cairo.

Shanghai operates on Asia/Shanghai timezone, while Cairo uses Africa/Cairo. Both cities may observe Daylight Saving Time at different dates, which can temporarily change the time difference by an hour.

Best Time to Call

To catch business hours in both cities, consider scheduling calls during late afternoon in Shanghai.

Flight Considerations

The distance between Shanghai and Cairo is approximately 8,354 km. A direct flight typically takes around 10.8 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.