Sydney to Beijing time converter

Beijing is 3 hours behind Sydney. When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 6:00 AM in Beijing.

Sydney AEDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Beijing CST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Sydney
New South Wales, Australia
Sat, Oct 17
AEDTUTC+11
Beijing
China
Sat, Oct 17
CSTUTC+8-3h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Sydney to Beijing conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 17, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027: -3h
  • Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027: -2h
  • Oct 3, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: -3h

Distance

Sydney and Beijing are 8,949 km (5,561 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Sydney and Beijing?

Beijing is 3 hours behind Sydney.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 6:00 AM in Beijing.

When is the best time to call Beijing from Sydney?

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

Does the time difference between Sydney and Beijing change?

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