Shanghai to Sydney Time Converter
Sydney, Australia is currently 3 hours ahead of Shanghai, China. Shanghai is on CST (UTC+8) and Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11). The table below converts every hour of the day between the two, and the call planner shows where working hours line up.
Right now it is 10:33 AM in Shanghai, China and 1:33 PM in Sydney, Australia.
Best Time for a Call
Both sides are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM office hours between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM in Shanghai, which is 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Sydney.
Comparing more than two places? The Overlap Zones tool shows working hours for several cities on one grid.
Hour by Hour: Shanghai to Sydney
Rows marked office hours fall between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in both places. For a specific date, use the interactive converter.
Does the Difference Change During the Year?
The difference between Shanghai and Sydney is not fixed. It is 3 hours in January and 2 hours in July, because the two places handle daylight saving differently. This page always reflects the current offsets.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours ahead is Sydney compared to Shanghai?
Sydney is currently 3 hours ahead of Shanghai. The difference between Shanghai and Sydney is not fixed. It is 3 hours in January and 2 hours in July, because the two places handle daylight saving differently. This page always reflects the current offsets.
What time is 9:00 AM in Shanghai in Sydney?
9:00 AM in Shanghai is 12:00 PM in Sydney.
What is the best time for a call between Shanghai and Sydney?
Both sides are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM office hours between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM in Shanghai, which is 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Sydney.