Time difference between Sydney and Shanghai

Shanghai is 3 hours behind Sydney.

Australia · Australian Eastern Daylight Time

6:43 PM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

China · China Standard Time

3:43 PM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Sydney to Shanghai 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 Shanghai?

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

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?

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

Does the time difference between Sydney and Shanghai change?

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

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