Australia to China Time Zones

Planning meetings, calls, or travel between Australia and China? Our comprehensive time zone guide covers all major cities across both countries, helping you coordinate schedules and avoid timing conflicts.

4 cities in Australia3 cities in China

Current Times in Major Cities

Australia

Sydney
Thu, Feb 12, 2026
12:26 PM
UTC+11
Melbourne
Thu, Feb 12, 2026
12:26 PM
UTC+11
Brisbane
Thu, Feb 12, 2026
11:26 AM
UTC+10
Perth
Thu, Feb 12, 2026
9:26 AM
UTC+8

China

Shanghai
Thu, Feb 12, 2026
9:26 AM
UTC+8
Beijing
Thu, Feb 12, 2026
9:26 AM
UTC+8
Shenzhen
Thu, Feb 12, 2026
9:26 AM
UTC+8

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Business Insights

Business relationships between Australia and China require careful timezone coordination. Consider cultural preferences for meeting times, with many companies adopting flexible schedules to accommodate international partnerships.

Popular Routes

Popular timezone conversions include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane to Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen. These routes represent major business and travel corridors with frequent time zone queries.

Timezone Overview

Australia spans 4 timezones, while China covers 1 timezone. This complexity makes it essential to specify exact cities when planning international communications.

Planning International Meetings

When scheduling meetings between Australia and China, consider:

  • Multiple time zones within each country may affect scheduling
  • Daylight Saving Time changes occur at different dates
  • Cultural preferences for meeting times vary by region
  • Business hours and holiday schedules differ between countries
  • Peak productivity hours may not align across time zones