Alexandria×Wuhan
Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in Alexandria, it's that in Wuhan.
When it's 8:00 am in Alexandria, it's 1:00 pm in Wuhan — midday there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Alexandria, it's 3:00 pm in Wuhan — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Alexandria, it's 5:00 pm in Wuhan — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Alexandria, it's 8:00 pm in Wuhan — evening there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Alexandria, it's 10:00 pm in Wuhan — night there, the same day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Alexandria, it's 2:00 am in Wuhan — late night there, the next day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Alexandria uses the EGP (£) and Wuhan uses the CNY (¥). Language shifts too — Arabic in Alexandria, Chinese in Wuhan. Cars drive on the right in both, so rentals feel familiar.
- Country
- Egypt
- Capital
- Cairo
- Currency
- Egyptian pound (EGP · £)
- Language
- Arabic
- Calling code
- +20
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- China
- Capital
- Beijing
- Currency
- Chinese yuan (CNY · ¥)
- Language
- Chinese
- Calling code
- +86
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Alexandria and Wuhan?
Alexandria is 5 hours ahead of Wuhan. Alexandria runs on GMT+3 and Wuhan on GMT+8. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When it's 10 am in Alexandria, what time is it in Wuhan?
10:00 am in Alexandria is 3:00 pm in Wuhan on the same day — afternoon there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When it's 3 pm in Alexandria, what time is it in Wuhan?
3:00 pm in Alexandria is 8:00 pm in Wuhan on the same day — evening there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 3 hours where both cities are inside a 09:00–17:00 workday. Aim for the middle of that window so neither side is starting or closing out.
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Alexandria from Wuhan?
About 7,827 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 9h 42m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Alexandria and Wuhan use?
Alexandria uses the Egyptian pound (EGP, £); Wuhan uses the Chinese yuan (CNY, ¥). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Alexandria from Wuhan?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +20, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Alexandria and Wuhan?
Alexandria primarily speaks Arabic; Wuhan speaks Chinese. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Alexandria and Wuhan drive on the same side of the road?
Yes — both drive on the right. Rental cars feel identical between the two.