Melbourne to Shanghai Time Converter
Shanghai is 3 hours behind Melbourne right now. 9:00 AM in Melbourne is 6:00 AM in Shanghai.
Time now: Melbourne and Shanghai
Shanghai is 3 hours behind Melbourne right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 3 hours at some times of the year and 2 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Melbourne and Shanghai are about 8,055 km (5,005 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Melbourne is on AEDT (UTC+11:00) and Shanghai is on CST (UTC+08:00).
Melbourne to Shanghai conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Melbourne | Shanghai |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 PMprevious day |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
Best time to meet between Melbourne and Shanghai
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM Melbourne = 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Shanghai
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 Melbourne and Shanghai change?
Yes. Right now Shanghai is 3 hours behind Melbourne. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 4 April 2027: Melbourne moves its clocks back. Shanghai is 2 hours behind Melbourne from then (it was 3 hours before).
- Sunday, 3 October 2027: Melbourne moves its clocks forward. Shanghai is 3 hours behind Melbourne from then (it was 2 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Melbourne is 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM in Shanghai.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Shanghai is 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM in Melbourne.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 3 hours behind Melbourne right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 3 hours at some times of the year and 2 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert Melbourne to Shanghai?
Subtract 3 hours from the Melbourne time to get the Shanghai time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Melbourne is 6:00 AM in Shanghai. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Shanghai?
It is 7:20 AM in Shanghai on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 10:20 AM in Melbourne.
Does the time difference between Melbourne and Shanghai change during the year?
Yes. Right now Shanghai is 3 hours behind Melbourne. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 4 April 2027: Melbourne moves its clocks back. Shanghai is 2 hours behind Melbourne from then (it was 3 hours before). Sunday, 3 October 2027: Melbourne moves its clocks forward. Shanghai is 3 hours behind Melbourne from then (it was 2 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Melbourne and Shanghai?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM Melbourne = 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Shanghai. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.