Beijing to Sydney Time Converter
Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Beijing right now. 9:00 AM in Beijing is 12:00 PM in Sydney.
Time now: Beijing and Sydney
Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Beijing right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 2 hours at some times of the year and 3 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Beijing and Sydney are about 8,949 km (5,561 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Beijing is on CST (UTC+08:00) and Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11:00).
Beijing to Sydney conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Beijing | Sydney |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 AMnext day |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 AMnext day |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 AMnext day |
Best time to meet between Beijing and Sydney
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Beijing = 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM Sydney
The time difference changes during the year because of daylight saving time, so these windows shift by an hour at other times.
Does the time difference between Beijing and Sydney change?
Yes. Right now Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Beijing. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 4 April 2027: Sydney moves its clocks back. Sydney is 2 hours ahead of Beijing from then (it was 3 hours before).
- Sunday, 3 October 2027: Sydney moves its clocks forward. Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Beijing from then (it was 2 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Beijing is 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM in Sydney.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Sydney is 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM in Beijing.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Beijing and Sydney?
Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Beijing right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 2 hours at some times of the year and 3 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert Beijing to Sydney?
Add 3 hours to the Beijing time to get the Sydney time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Beijing is 12:00 PM in Sydney. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Sydney?
It is 10:20 AM in Sydney on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 7:20 AM in Beijing.
Does the time difference between Beijing and Sydney change during the year?
Yes. Right now Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Beijing. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 4 April 2027: Sydney moves its clocks back. Sydney is 2 hours ahead of Beijing from then (it was 3 hours before). Sunday, 3 October 2027: Sydney moves its clocks forward. Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Beijing from then (it was 2 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Beijing and Sydney?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Beijing = 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM Sydney. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.