Sydney to Shanghai Time Converter
Live Sydney–Shanghai time difference, instant conversion and a full hourly table. Current gap: -3h.
Common Sydney to Shanghai conversions
| Sydney | Shanghai | Date in Shanghai |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 21:00 | Monday, November 9, 2026 |
| 06:00 | 03:00 | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
| 08:00 | 05:00 | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
| 09:00 | 06:00 | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
| 10:00 | 07:00 | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
| 12:00 | 09:00 | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
| 14:00 | 11:00 | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
| 15:00 | 12:00 | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
| 17:00 | 14:00 | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
| 18:00 | 15:00 | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
| 20:00 | 17:00 | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
| 21:00 | 18:00 | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
Why people convert Sydney time to Shanghai time
Shanghai runs -3h relative to Sydney. Anyone coordinating calls, deliveries, flights or deadlines between Australia and China needs that gap at a glance — and it can shift when either side switches to daylight saving time.
- Remote team meetings
- Client calls across borders
- Flight and travel planning
- Deadline coordination
Daylight saving impact
- Sydney
- GMT+11:00 · DST active
- Shanghai
- GMT+08:00 · No DST
- Current difference
- -3h
Sydney – Shanghai time questions
What is the time difference between Sydney and Shanghai?
Shanghai is currently -3h compared to Sydney. When it is 23:00 in Sydney, it is 20:00 in Shanghai.
What time is 9am in Sydney in Shanghai?
9:00 in Sydney is 06:00 in Shanghai today (Tuesday, November 10, 2026).
Does daylight saving time affect Sydney–Shanghai conversion?
Sydney observes daylight saving time and Shanghai does not observe it. That means the gap between the two cities shifts by an hour at certain points in the year — this converter always uses the live IANA rules, so results stay correct.
What is the best time for a meeting between Sydney and Shanghai?
Look for a slot where both cities fall inside 9:00–17:00 local time. Use the conversion table below or the meeting planner to find the overlap window.