TIME DIFFERENCE

Shanghai Sydney

+2hSydney is 2h ahead of Shanghai right now.

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WORKING-HOUR OVERLAP

Working-hour overlap

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ShanghaiSydney

Time zoneChina Standard TimeAustralian Eastern Standard Time

IANA identifierAsia/ShanghaiAustralia/Sydney

AbbreviationGMT+8GMT+10

UTC offsetUTC+8UTC+10

Daylight savingNot observedObserved

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QUESTIONS

How many hours is Sydney ahead of Shanghai?

Sydney is 2 hours ahead of Shanghai. That's calculated from each city's current UTC offset (UTC+8 for Shanghai, UTC+10 for Sydney).

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Sydney change during the year?

It can. Sydney observes daylight saving time, so the gap shifts by an hour when clocks change. The live clocks above always reflect the current, correct difference.

What's the best time to schedule a meeting between Shanghai and Sydney?

Aim for roughly 9 AM – 3 PM in Shanghai, which is 11 AM – 5 PM in Sydney — about 6 hours where both cities are within normal working hours. To collect everyone's exact availability, create a free meeting on Converge.

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From Sydney39 cities

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