Sydney to Shanghai Time Converter
Shanghai, China is currently 2 hours behind Sydney, Australia. Sydney is on AEST (UTC+10) and Shanghai is on CST (UTC+8). The table below converts every hour of the day between the two, and the call planner shows where working hours line up.
Best Time for a Call
Both sides are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM office hours between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM in Sydney, which is 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in Shanghai.
Comparing more than two places? The Overlap Zones tool shows working hours for several cities on one grid.
Hour by Hour: Sydney to Shanghai
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 Sydney and Shanghai 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 behind is Shanghai compared to Sydney?
Shanghai is currently 2 hours behind Sydney. The difference between Sydney and Shanghai 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 Sydney in Shanghai?
9:00 AM in Sydney is 7:00 AM in Shanghai.
What is the best time for a call between Sydney and Shanghai?
Both sides are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM office hours between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM in Sydney, which is 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in Shanghai.