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Shanghai to Sydney Converter

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Shanghai10:27 pmSat, Oct 24
ShanghaiCST
China · UTC+8
10:27 pmSat, Oct 24
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SydneyAEDT
Australia · UTC+11
1:27 amSun, Oct 25
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Offset

The time difference between Shanghai and Sydney is 3 hours.

3 hours

Shanghai (CST) is behind Sydney (AEDT).

CST: UTC+8

AEDT: UTC+11

Sydney is currently observing daylight saving time; Shanghai is not.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–2 PM in Shanghai (12 PM–5 PM in Sydney).

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

Suggested time: 11:00 AM Shanghai (2:00 PM Sydney).

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

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

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

Sydney is approximately 4,900 miles southeast of Shanghai.

Quick reference

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

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

Daylight saving time

Sydney observes daylight saving time; Shanghai does not. The offset between the two zones changes when Sydney transitions: on Sunday, April 4, 2027, clocks fall back from AEDT to AEST.

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

Daylight today

Shanghai
Sunrise
6:04 AM
Sunset
5:15 PM
Day length
11h 11m
Sydney
Sunrise
6:03 AM
Sunset
7:17 PM
Day length
13h 13m

Cities in these zones

Other cities in Australian Eastern Time

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

  • SYD
  • CBR

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am Shanghai in Sydney?
9:00 am Shanghai is 12:00 pm Sydney.
What is 12:00 pm Shanghai in Sydney?
12:00 pm Shanghai is 3:00 pm Sydney.
What is 12:30 pm Shanghai in Sydney?
12:30 pm Shanghai is 3:30 pm Sydney.
What is 2:00 pm Shanghai in Sydney?
2:00 pm Shanghai is 5:00 pm Sydney.
What is 5:00 pm Shanghai in Sydney?
5:00 pm Shanghai is 8:00 pm Sydney.
What is 11:30 pm Shanghai in Sydney?
11:30 pm Shanghai is 2:30 am Sydney, the next day.