Cairo ↔ Shanghai
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 11:00 (Cairo time).
Sync Cairo and Shanghai easily. Cairo is 6 hours behind Shanghai. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 11:00 (Cairo time).
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 11 days Mar 09
💡 Review recurring meetings scheduled during these dates to avoid sync issues.
Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
3.3/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
15:32 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:32 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:32 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Cairo and Shanghai is challenging due to the 6 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
Cairo Business Pulse
- Culture Traditional and relationship-heavy. Appointments are necessary but often fluid in timing.
- Lunch Break 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM.
- Pro Tip The work week is Sunday through Thursday. Friday and Saturday are the weekend. Call between 11:00 AM and 2:30 PM. During Ramadan, business hours shift significantly (usually starting later and ending mid-afternoon); check local times carefully during this period.
Shanghai Business Pulse
- Culture Highly competitive and fast-paced. Business is often conducted with a mix of modern efficiency and traditional "Guanxi" (relationships).
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Nap time is common).
- Pro Tip Respect the 12-1 PM lunch and rest window; lights are often dimmed in offices for naps. The best time to call is between 2:00 PM and 4:30 PM. Avoid calling during major public holidays like Golden Week or Lunar New Year, as business comes to a complete halt.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Cairo | Shanghai |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Africa/Cairo | Asia/Shanghai |
| Country | Egypt | China |
| Coordinates | 30.04, 31.24 | 31.23, 121.47 |
| Population | 22,183,000 | 29,210,000 |