Sydney to Shanghai time converter

Shanghai is 11 hours ahead of Sydney. When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 8:00 PM in Shanghai.

Sydney ADT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shanghai CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Sydney
Nova Scotia, Canada
Wed, Oct 21
ADTUTC-3
Shanghai
China
Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC+8+11h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Sydney to Shanghai conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Sydney (8:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Shanghai): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +11h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +12h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: +11h

Distance

Sydney and Shanghai are 11,412 km (7,091 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Sydney and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 11 hours ahead of Sydney.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 8:00 PM in Shanghai.

When is the best time to call Shanghai from Sydney?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Sydney (8:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Shanghai): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Sydney and Shanghai change?

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