Shanghai to Melbourne Time Converter
Melbourne is 3 hours ahead of Shanghai right now. 9:00 AM in Shanghai is 12:00 PM in Melbourne.
Time now: Shanghai and Melbourne
Melbourne is 3 hours ahead of Shanghai 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.
Shanghai and Melbourne are about 8,055 km (5,005 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Shanghai is on CST (UTC+08:00) and Melbourne is on AEDT (UTC+11:00).
Shanghai to Melbourne conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Shanghai | Melbourne |
|---|---|
| 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 Shanghai and Melbourne
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Shanghai = 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM Melbourne
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 Shanghai and Melbourne change?
Yes. Right now Melbourne is 3 hours ahead of Shanghai. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 4 April 2027: Melbourne moves its clocks back. Melbourne is 2 hours ahead of Shanghai from then (it was 3 hours before).
- Sunday, 3 October 2027: Melbourne moves its clocks forward. Melbourne is 3 hours ahead of Shanghai from then (it was 2 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Shanghai is 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM in Melbourne.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Melbourne is 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM in Shanghai.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Melbourne?
Melbourne is 3 hours ahead of Shanghai 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 Shanghai to Melbourne?
Add 3 hours to the Shanghai time to get the Melbourne time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Shanghai is 12:00 PM in Melbourne. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Melbourne?
It is 10:19 AM in Melbourne on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 7:19 AM in Shanghai.
Does the time difference between Shanghai and Melbourne change during the year?
Yes. Right now Melbourne is 3 hours ahead of Shanghai. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 4 April 2027: Melbourne moves its clocks back. Melbourne is 2 hours ahead of Shanghai from then (it was 3 hours before). Sunday, 3 October 2027: Melbourne moves its clocks forward. Melbourne is 3 hours ahead of Shanghai from then (it was 2 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Shanghai and Melbourne?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Shanghai = 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM Melbourne. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.