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Sydney to Shanghai Time Converter

Shanghai is 3 hours behind Sydney right now. 9:00 AM in Sydney is 6:00 AM in Shanghai.

Time now: Sydney and Shanghai

🇦🇺 Sydney, Australia11:15 AMTuesday, November 10 · UTC+11:00
🇨🇳 Shanghai, China8:15 AMTuesday, November 10 · UTC+08:00

Shanghai 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 Shanghai are about 7,881 km (4,897 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11:00) and Shanghai is on CST (UTC+08:00).

Sydney to Shanghai conversion table

Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.

SydneyShanghai
12:00 AM9:00 PMprevious day
1:00 AM10:00 PMprevious day
2:00 AM11:00 PMprevious day
3:00 AM12:00 AM
4:00 AM1:00 AM
5:00 AM2:00 AM
6:00 AM3:00 AM
7:00 AM4:00 AM
8:00 AM5:00 AM
9:00 AM6:00 AM
10:00 AM7:00 AM
11:00 AM8:00 AM
12:00 PM9:00 AM
1:00 PM10:00 AM
2:00 PM11:00 AM
3:00 PM12:00 PM
4:00 PM1:00 PM
5:00 PM2:00 PM
6:00 PM3:00 PM
7:00 PM4:00 PM
8:00 PM5:00 PM
9:00 PM6:00 PM
10:00 PM7:00 PM
11:00 PM8:00 PM

Best time to meet between Sydney and Shanghai

Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):

  • 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM Sydney = 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 Sydney and Shanghai change?

Yes. Right now Shanghai 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. Shanghai is 2 hours behind Sydney from then (it was 3 hours before).
  • Sunday, 3 October 2027: Sydney moves its clocks forward. Shanghai 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 Shanghai.
  • 9 AM to 6 PM in Shanghai 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 Shanghai?

Shanghai 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 Shanghai?

Subtract 3 hours from the Sydney time to get the Shanghai time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Sydney 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 8:15 AM in Shanghai on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 11:15 AM in Sydney.

Does the time difference between Sydney and Shanghai change during the year?

Yes. Right now Shanghai is 3 hours behind Sydney. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 4 April 2027: Sydney moves its clocks back. Shanghai is 2 hours behind Sydney from then (it was 3 hours before). Sunday, 3 October 2027: Sydney moves its clocks forward. Shanghai is 3 hours behind Sydney from then (it was 2 hours before).

What is the best time for a meeting between Sydney and Shanghai?

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 Shanghai. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.

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