Shanghai to Sydney Time Difference
🇨🇳 Shanghai 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
7,881 km
Approx. flight
9.3h
Hour-by-Hour: Shanghai to Sydney
| 🇨🇳 Shanghai | 🇦🇺 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 Shanghai does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 2 hours ahead and 3 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, Shanghai is 3 hours ahead relative to Sydney.
Min difference
2h
Max difference
3h
Best Meeting Times
There are 6 overlapping business hours between Shanghai and Sydney (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇨🇳 Shanghai
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🇦🇺 Sydney
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Sydney?
The time difference between Shanghai and Sydney is currently 3 hours ahead. Shanghai 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 Shanghai, what time is it in Sydney?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Shanghai, it is 3:00 PM in Sydney. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Shanghai 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 Shanghai and Sydney?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM in Shanghai (which is 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Sydney). This 6-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Shanghai ahead or behind Sydney?
Shanghai is currently 3 hours behind Sydney.
What time zone is Shanghai in?
Shanghai is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, currently using GMT+8 (UTC+8). Shanghai does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Shanghai in Sydney?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Shanghai, it is 3:00 AM in Sydney.