Sydney to Beijing Time Converter
Beijing is 3 hours behind Sydney right now. 9:00 AM in Sydney is 6:00 AM in Beijing.
Time now: Sydney and Beijing
Beijing is 3 hours behind Sydney 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.
Sydney and Beijing are about 8,949 km (5,561 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11:00) and Beijing is on CST (UTC+08:00).
Sydney to Beijing conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Sydney | Beijing |
|---|---|
| 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 Sydney and Beijing
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM Sydney = 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Beijing
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 Sydney and Beijing change?
Yes. Right now Beijing is 3 hours behind Sydney. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 4 April 2027: Sydney moves its clocks back. Beijing is 2 hours behind Sydney from then (it was 3 hours before).
- Sunday, 3 October 2027: Sydney moves its clocks forward. Beijing is 3 hours behind Sydney from then (it was 2 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Sydney is 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM in Beijing.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Beijing is 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM in Sydney.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Sydney and Beijing?
Beijing is 3 hours behind Sydney 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 Sydney to Beijing?
Subtract 3 hours from the Sydney time to get the Beijing time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Sydney is 6:00 AM in Beijing. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Beijing?
It is 7:20 AM in Beijing on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 10:20 AM in Sydney.
Does the time difference between Sydney and Beijing change during the year?
Yes. Right now Beijing is 3 hours behind Sydney. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 4 April 2027: Sydney moves its clocks back. Beijing is 2 hours behind Sydney from then (it was 3 hours before). Sunday, 3 October 2027: Sydney moves its clocks forward. Beijing is 3 hours behind Sydney from then (it was 2 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Sydney and Beijing?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM Sydney = 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Beijing. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.