Nanjing to Sydney Time Difference
🇨🇳 Nanjing is currently 3 hours ahead of 🇦🇺 Sydney. This difference varies between 2h and 3h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+3h
Business overlap
6h
Distance
8,078 km
Approx. flight
9.5h
Hour-by-Hour: Nanjing to Sydney
| 🇨🇳 Nanjing | 🇦🇺 Sydney | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 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 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Sydney observes Daylight Saving Time, while Nanjing does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 2 hours ahead and 3 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, Nanjing is 3 hours ahead relative to Sydney.
Min difference
2h
Max difference
3h
Best Meeting Times
There are 6 overlapping business hours between Nanjing and Sydney (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇨🇳 Nanjing
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🇦🇺 Sydney
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Nanjing and Sydney?
The time difference between Nanjing and Sydney is currently 3 hours ahead. Nanjing uses GMT+8 (UTC+8), while Sydney uses GMT+11 (UTC+11). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 2 hours ahead to 3 hours ahead.
When it's noon in Nanjing, what time is it in Sydney?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Nanjing, it is 3:00 PM in Sydney. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Nanjing and Sydney change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Sydney observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 2 hours ahead and 3 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Nanjing and Sydney?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM in Nanjing (which is 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Sydney). This 6-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Nanjing ahead or behind Sydney?
Nanjing is currently 3 hours behind Sydney.
What time zone is Nanjing in?
Nanjing is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, currently using GMT+8 (UTC+8). Nanjing does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Nanjing in Sydney?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Nanjing, it is 3:00 AM in Sydney.