Shanghai to Canberra time converter

Canberra is 3 hours ahead of Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 12:00 PM in Canberra.

Shanghai CST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Canberra AEDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Shanghai
China
Sun, Oct 18
CSTUTC+8
Canberra
Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Mon, Oct 19
AEDTUTC+11+3h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Canberra conversion table

Every hour of today in Shanghai and the matching time in Canberra. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

ShanghaiCanberra
12:00 AM3:00 AM
1:00 AM4:00 AM
2:00 AM5:00 AM
3:00 AM6:00 AM
4:00 AM7:00 AM
5:00 AM8:00 AM
6:00 AM9:00 AM
7:00 AM10:00 AM
8:00 AM11:00 AM
9:00 AM12:00 PM
10:00 AM1:00 PM
11:00 AM2:00 PM
12:00 PM3:00 PM
1:00 PM4:00 PM
2:00 PM5:00 PM
3:00 PM6:00 PM
4:00 PM7:00 PM
5:00 PM8:00 PM
6:00 PM9:00 PM
7:00 PM10:00 PM
8:00 PM11:00 PM
9:00 PM12:00 AM+1 day
10:00 PM1:00 AM+1 day
11:00 PM2:00 AM+1 day

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Shanghai (12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Canberra).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Shanghai and Canberra switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027: +3h
  • Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027: +2h
  • Oct 3, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: +3h

Distance

Shanghai and Canberra are 7,940 km (4,934 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Canberra?

Canberra is 3 hours ahead of Shanghai.

What time is it in Canberra when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 12:00 PM in Canberra.

When is the best time to call Canberra from Shanghai?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Shanghai (12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Canberra).

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Canberra change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.