Shanghai to Hornsby time converter

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

Shanghai CST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Hornsby AEDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Mon, Oct 19
CSTUTC+8
New South Wales, Australia
Tue, Oct 20
AEDTUTC+11+3h
Finding your time zone…

11:28 PM in Shanghai, Monday, October 19, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Hornsby conversion table

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

ShanghaiHornsby
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 Hornsby).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027: +3h
  • Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027: +2h
  • Oct 3, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: +3h

Distance

Shanghai and Hornsby are 7,860 km (4,884 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Hornsby?

Hornsby is 3 hours ahead of Shanghai.

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

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

When is the best time to call Hornsby from Shanghai?

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Hornsby change?

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