🇨🇳 Shanghai ↔ 🇦🇺 Sydney

Shanghai is 2 hours behind Sydney
Mon, Jun 15
overcast clouds24°Covercast clouds

Sunrise 4:50 AMSunset 7:00 PM(local)

Mon, Jun 15
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Sunrise 6:59 AMSunset 4:54 PM(local)

Sydney: standard timeNow UTC+10. Next change: October 4, 2026 — clocks go forward 1 hour.
ShanghaiUTC+8
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🇨🇳 Shanghai

Dialing code+86
Coordinates31.22°N, 121.46°E
Elevation12 m

🇦🇺 Sydney

Dialing code+61
Coordinates33.87°S, 151.21°E
Elevation58 m

Best time for a call: 09:00–16:00 in ShanghaiAdd to calendar

Working hours assumed 9:00–18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Sydney?
Shanghai is 2 hours behind Sydney. Use the side-by-side clocks and the day/night strips above to convert any hour between them.
When is the best time to call between Shanghai and Sydney?
The best window to call is 09:00–16:00 Shanghai time, when working hours overlap in both cities. Pick an hour on the strips to add it to your calendar.
Why does the time difference between Shanghai and Sydney change?
Because at least one of Shanghai and Sydney observes daylight saving time, the difference shifts by an hour when one city changes its clocks and the other has not yet (or does not).