Time difference between Shanghai and Sydney
Sydney is 2 hours ahead of Shanghai
Right now
Shanghai
00:38
CST ·
UTC+8
Sydney
02:38
AEST ·
UTC+10
Best time for a call between Shanghai and Sydney
Hours highlighted in green work for everyone on the list.
- 09:00 Shanghai 11:00 Sydney
- 10:00 Shanghai 12:00 Sydney
- 11:00 Shanghai 13:00 Sydney
Hour by hour: Shanghai to Sydney
Working hours are shaded. The rows marked with a star are the ones we recommend for a call.
| Shanghai (reference) | Sydney | |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 02:00 | |
| 01:00 | 03:00 | |
| 02:00 | 04:00 | |
| 03:00 | 05:00 | |
| 04:00 | 06:00 | |
| 05:00 | 07:00 | |
| 06:00 | 08:00 | |
| 07:00 | 09:00 | |
| 08:00 | 10:00 | |
| ★ | 09:00 | 11:00 |
| ★ | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| ★ | 11:00 | 13:00 |
| 12:00 | 14:00 | |
| 13:00 | 15:00 | |
| 14:00 | 16:00 | |
| 15:00 | 17:00 | |
| 16:00 | 18:00 | |
| 17:00 | 19:00 | |
| 18:00 | 20:00 | |
| 19:00 | 21:00 | |
| 20:00 | 22:00 | |
| 21:00 | 23:00 | |
| 22:00 | 00:00 (next day) | |
| 23:00 | 01:00 (next day) |
Table built for August 27, 2026. The live values above update in your browser.
Daylight saving time
Sydney changes its clocks and Shanghai does not, so the difference between them is not the same all year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Sydney?
Sydney is 2 hours ahead of Shanghai
What is the best time to call between Shanghai and Sydney?
The most convenient slot is 09:00 Shanghai / 11:00 Sydney. That keeps the call inside working hours in both cities.
Does the difference between Shanghai and Sydney change during the year?
Sydney changes its clocks and Shanghai does not, so the difference between them is not the same all year.