Time difference

Time Difference Between Sharm El Sheikh and Ras Al Khaimah

Ras Al Khaimah is 1 hour ahead of Sharm El Sheikh. The current difference is 1 hour. Live local clocks, working-hours overlap and daylight-saving notes are below.

01 — Right now

Current local time

Sharm El SheikhEgypt 🇪🇬

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Africa/CairoUTC+3
Ras Al KhaimahUnited Arab Emirates 🇦🇪

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Asia/DubaiUTC+4
02 — Difference

Sharm El Sheikh vs Ras Al Khaimah

Ras Al Khaimah is 1 hour ahead of Sharm El Sheikh. When it is 12:00 in Sharm El Sheikh, it is 13:00 in Ras Al Khaimah.

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

Sharm El Sheikh
UTC+3
Ras Al Khaimah
UTC+4
Difference
1 hour
04 — Scheduling

Working-hours overlap

The best overlap between Sharm El Sheikh and Ras Al Khaimah working hours (09:00–17:00) is 10:00–17:00 Ras Al Khaimah time — that's 09:00–16:00 in Sharm El Sheikh — about 7 hours of shared time.

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05 — Daylight saving

Does the difference change during the year?

Sharm El Sheikh observes daylight saving time while Ras Al Khaimah does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

06 — Quick facts

At a glance

Time difference
1 hour
Sharm El Sheikh zone
Africa/Cairo
Ras Al Khaimah zone
Asia/Dubai
Sharm El Sheikh offset
UTC+3
Ras Al Khaimah offset
UTC+4
Sharm El Sheikh DST
Yes
Ras Al Khaimah DST
No
Countries
Egypt · United Arab Emirates
07 — Explore
08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between Sharm El Sheikh and Ras Al Khaimah?

Ras Al Khaimah is 1 hour ahead of Sharm El Sheikh right now.

Is Sharm El Sheikh ahead of Ras Al Khaimah?

No, Sharm El Sheikh is 1 hour behind Ras Al Khaimah.

Do Sharm El Sheikh and Ras Al Khaimah observe daylight saving time?

Sharm El Sheikh observes daylight saving time while Ras Al Khaimah does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

What is the best meeting time between Sharm El Sheikh and Ras Al Khaimah?

A good window is 10:00–17:00 in Ras Al Khaimah (09:00–16:00 in Sharm El Sheikh), based on 09:00–17:00 working hours.