World Timezones

Chengdu to Melbourne Converter

Compare Melbourne to Chengdu instead
Chengdu12:03 pmMon, Jun 8
ChengduCST
China · UTC+8
12:03 pmMon, Jun 8
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MelbourneAEST
Australia · UTC+10
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Offset

The time difference between Chengdu and Melbourne is 2 hours.

2 hours

Chengdu (CST) is behind Melbourne (AEST).

CST: UTC+8

AEST: UTC+10

Neither Chengdu nor Melbourne is currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–3 PM in Chengdu (11 AM–5 PM in Melbourne).

Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.

Suggested time: 12:00 PM Chengdu (2:00 PM Melbourne).

This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.

Public holidays in 2026

National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.

China

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)Tue, Feb 17
  • Labour DayFri, May 1
  • Dragon Boat FestivalFri, Jun 19
  • Mid-Autumn FestivalFri, Sep 25
  • National DayThu, Oct 1

Australia

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Australia DayMon, Jan 26
  • Good FridayFri, Apr 3
  • Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
  • Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
  • St. Stephen's DayMon, Dec 28

About these zones

Chengdu uses China Standard Time (CST). To call China, dial +86.

Melbourne uses Australian Eastern Time (AEST, or AEDT). To call Australia, dial +61.

Melbourne is approximately 5,400 miles southeast of Chengdu.

Quick reference

Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.

ChengduMelbourneDay
12:00 am2:00 amSame day
1:00 am3:00 amSame day
2:00 am4:00 amSame day
3:00 am5:00 amSame day
4:00 am6:00 amSame day
5:00 am7:00 amSame day
6:00 am8:00 amSame day
7:00 am9:00 amSame day
8:00 am10:00 amSame day
9:00 am11:00 amSame day
10:00 am12:00 pmSame day
11:00 am1:00 pmSame day
12:00 pm2:00 pmSame day
1:00 pm3:00 pmSame day
2:00 pm4:00 pmSame day
3:00 pm5:00 pmSame day
4:00 pm6:00 pmSame day
5:00 pm7:00 pmSame day
6:00 pm8:00 pmSame day
7:00 pm9:00 pmSame day
8:00 pm10:00 pmSame day
9:00 pm11:00 pmSame day
10:00 pm12:00 am+1 day
11:00 pm1:00 am+1 day

Daylight saving time

Melbourne observes daylight saving time; Chengdu does not. The offset between the two zones changes when Melbourne transitions: on Sunday, October 4, 2026, clocks spring forward from AEST to AEDT.

See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.

Daylight today

Chengdu
Sunrise
6:02 AM
Sunset
8:06 PM
Day length
14h 4m
Melbourne
Sunrise
7:31 AM
Sunset
5:09 PM
Day length
9h 37m

Daylight overlap: 9h 7m — 6:02 AM–3:09 PM in Chengdu (8:02 AM–5:09 PM in Melbourne). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.

Airports in these zones

Airports in China Standard Time

  • PVG
  • SHA
  • PEK
  • PKX
  • SZX
  • CAN
  • FUO
  • CTU
  • TFU
  • TSN

Airports in Australian Eastern Time

  • AVV
  • MBW
  • MEB
  • MEL

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am Chengdu in Melbourne?
9:00 am Chengdu is 11:00 am Melbourne.
What is 12:00 pm Chengdu in Melbourne?
12:00 pm Chengdu is 2:00 pm Melbourne.
What is 12:30 pm Chengdu in Melbourne?
12:30 pm Chengdu is 2:30 pm Melbourne.
What is 2:00 pm Chengdu in Melbourne?
2:00 pm Chengdu is 4:00 pm Melbourne.
What is 5:00 pm Chengdu in Melbourne?
5:00 pm Chengdu is 7:00 pm Melbourne.
What is 11:30 pm Chengdu in Melbourne?
11:30 pm Chengdu is 1:30 am Melbourne, the next day.