Shanghai to Luxor Time Difference
Luxor is 5 hours behind Shanghai. When it is noon in Shanghai, it is 07:00 in Luxor.
Shanghai (UTC+8) → Cairo (UTC+3)
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When it's 23:00 in Shanghai, it's 18:00 in Luxor
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✈️ Travel Information
Distance
8,460 km
Est. Flight Time
~11h
Time Difference
-5h
Work Hours Overlap
3h
Limited
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Today 14:00
14:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Shanghai
01:00
Luxor
09:00
Shanghai
04:00
Luxor
12:00
Shanghai
07:00
Luxor
15:00
Shanghai
10:00
Luxor
18:00
Shanghai
13:00
Luxor
21:00
Shanghai
16:00
Luxor
00:00
Shanghai
19:00
Luxor (-1)
03:00
Shanghai
22:00
Luxor (-1)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Shanghai ahead of Luxor?
Luxor is 5 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 12:00 noon in Shanghai, it is 07:00 in Luxor. Shanghai operates on Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8), while Luxor uses Africa/Cairo (UTC+3).
What is the best time to call Luxor from Shanghai?
There are 4 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Shanghai and Luxor. The best window is 14:00–18:00 Shanghai time (09:00–13:00 in Luxor).
Does the Shanghai to Luxor 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 Shanghai and Luxor
The distance between Shanghai and Luxor is approximately 8,460 km. A direct flight typically takes around 11 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Luxor time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.