Time difference between Shanghai and Melbourne

Melbourne is 3 hours ahead of Shanghai.

China · China Standard Time

3:42 PM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Australia · Australian Eastern Daylight Time

6:42 PM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shanghai to Melbourne time converter

Green rows are office hours in both places; light green rows are when both are awake.

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 3 hours ahead of Shanghai. Shanghai is on UTC+8 and Melbourne is on UTC+11.

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

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

When is the best time to call Melbourne from Shanghai?

The best time to call or meet is 9:00 AM–3:00 PM in Shanghai (12:00 PM–6:00 PM in Melbourne), when both places are in normal office hours.

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Melbourne change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, April 4, 2027, when Melbourne will be 2 hours ahead of Shanghai.

Shanghai is 3 hours behind Melbourne. More: time in Shanghai · time in Melbourne