Does Shanghai observe daylight saving time?

No. Shanghai stays on CST (UTC+8) all year, so its clocks don't change.

Does Sydney observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Apr 4, 2027, to AEST (UTC+10).

What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in Shanghai?

12:00 PM in Sydney, on the same day.

Shanghai to Sydney Meeting Planner

Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Shanghai right now. Their working days overlap for 5 hours today.

Shanghai · China

6:48 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · CST

Sydney · Australia

9:48 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · AEDT · summer time

Best Meeting Times Between Shanghai and Sydney

9:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Shanghai (12:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Sydney). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 5 hours of overlap today.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

ShanghaiOrganizerChina ·6:48PMnow
SydneyAustralia ·· summer time9:48PMnow

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Date in Shanghai

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Shanghai time.

1:00PMBest · OptimalWorking hours in Shanghai (13:00) and Sydney (16:00).
12:00PMOption 2 · OptimalWorking hours in Shanghai (12:00) and Sydney (15:00).
11:00AMOption 3 · OptimalWorking hours in Shanghai (11:00) and Sydney (14:00).

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Each column is a one-hour slot of the first place's day. The Fit row grades how well the slot suits everyone; each row shows the local time and whether it's working hours there.
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ShanghaiUTC+8
SydneyAEDT
UTC	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	00	01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15

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Your meeting

Shanghai1:00 PM UTC+8Sat, Oct 17
Sydney4:00 PM AEDTSat, Oct 17
UTC2026-10-17 05:00 UTC

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Time difference between Shanghai and Sydney

Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Shanghai right now: Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11) and Shanghai on CST (UTC+8). That changes on Sun, Apr 4, 2027, when clocks go back in Sydney: then Sydney is 2 hours ahead of Shanghai.

Time difference between Shanghai and Sydney over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Sydney 3 hours ahead	—
Sun, Apr 4, 2027	Sydney 2 hours ahead	Clocks go back in Sydney
Sun, Oct 3, 2027	Sydney 3 hours ahead	Clocks go forward in Sydney

Shanghai is on China Standard Time. Sydney is on Australian Eastern Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Shanghai & Sydney Scheduling

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Sydney?: Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Shanghai right now: Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11) and Shanghai on CST (UTC+8). That changes on Sun, Apr 4, 2027, when clocks go back in Sydney: then Sydney is 2 hours ahead of Shanghai.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Shanghai and Sydney?: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Shanghai (12:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Sydney). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 5 hours of overlap today.
Does Shanghai observe daylight saving time?: No. Shanghai stays on CST (UTC+8) all year, so its clocks don't change.
Does Sydney observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Apr 4, 2027, to AEST (UTC+10).
What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in Shanghai?: 12:00 PM in Sydney, on the same day.

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