Time difference between Sydney and Beijing

Beijing is 3 hours behind Sydney.

Australia · Australian Eastern Daylight Time

6:42 PM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

China · China Standard Time

3:42 PM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Sydney to Beijing time converter

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

What is the time difference between Sydney and Beijing?

Beijing is 3 hours behind Sydney. Sydney is on UTC+11 and Beijing is on UTC+8.

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?

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

Does the time difference between Sydney and Beijing change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, April 4, 2027, when Beijing will be 2 hours behind Sydney.

Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Beijing. More: time in Sydney · time in Beijing