Melbourne to Shanghai Time Difference
🇦🇺 Melbourne is currently 3 hours behind of 🇨🇳 Shanghai. This difference varies between 3h and 2h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-3h
Business overlap
6h
Distance
8,055 km
Approx. flight
9.5h
Hour-by-Hour: Melbourne to Shanghai
| 🇦🇺 Melbourne | 🇨🇳 Shanghai | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous 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 |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Melbourne observes Daylight Saving Time, while Shanghai does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 3 hours behind and 2 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, Melbourne is 3 hours behind relative to Shanghai.
Min difference
3h
Max difference
2h
Best Meeting Times
There are 6 overlapping business hours between Melbourne and Shanghai (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇦🇺 Melbourne
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🇨🇳 Shanghai
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Shanghai?
The time difference between Melbourne and Shanghai is currently 3 hours behind. Melbourne uses GMT+11 (UTC+11), while Shanghai uses GMT+8 (UTC+8). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 3 hours behind to 2 hours behind.
When it's noon in Melbourne, what time is it in Shanghai?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Melbourne, it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Melbourne and Shanghai change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Melbourne observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 3 hours behind and 2 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Melbourne and Shanghai?
The best time to call is between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM in Melbourne (which is 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Shanghai). This 6-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Melbourne ahead or behind Shanghai?
Melbourne is currently 3 hours ahead of Shanghai.
What time zone is Melbourne in?
Melbourne is in the Australia/Melbourne time zone, currently using GMT+11 (UTC+11). Melbourne observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Melbourne in Shanghai?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Melbourne, it is 9:00 PM in Shanghai.