Sydney to China time converter

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

Sydney AEDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

China CST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Sydney
New South Wales, Australia
Mon, Oct 19
AEDTUTC+11
China
Beijing
Sun, Oct 18
CSTUTC+8-3h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Sydney to China conversion table

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

SydneyChina
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 China).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Sydney and China 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

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Sydney and China?

China is 3 hours behind Sydney.

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

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

When is the best time to call China from Sydney?

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

Does the time difference between Sydney and China change?

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