Sydney to Shanghai time converter

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

Sydney AEDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Shanghai CST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Sydney
New South Wales, Australia
Sat, Oct 17
AEDTUTC+11
Shanghai
China
Sat, Oct 17
CSTUTC+8-3h
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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 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 Shanghai).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Sydney and Shanghai 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 Shanghai are 7,881 km (4,897 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Sydney and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 3 hours behind Sydney.

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

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

When is the best time to call Shanghai from Sydney?

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

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.