China to Australia Time Zones

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

3 cities in China4 cities in Australia

Current Times in Major Cities

China

Shanghai
Tue, Sep 2, 2025
5:32 AM
UTC+8
Beijing
Tue, Sep 2, 2025
5:32 AM
UTC+8
Shenzhen
Tue, Sep 2, 2025
5:32 AM
UTC+8

Australia

Sydney
Tue, Sep 2, 2025
7:32 AM
UTC+10
Melbourne
Tue, Sep 2, 2025
7:32 AM
UTC+10
Brisbane
Tue, Sep 2, 2025
7:32 AM
UTC+10
Perth
Tue, Sep 2, 2025
5:32 AM
UTC+8

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Business Insights

Business relationships between China and Australia 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 Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane. These routes represent major business and travel corridors with frequent time zone queries.

Timezone Overview

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

Planning International Meetings

When scheduling meetings between China and Australia, 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