Sydney to Shanghai Time Converter

Converting time between Sydney and Shanghai is simple with our converter. Shanghai is 2 hours behind Sydney.

🇦🇺Australia
2 hours behind
🇨🇳China

Current Time in Sydney

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Daytime
2 hours behind
time difference

Current Time in Shanghai

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Daytime
Time Zone
Sydney
UTC Offset
UTC-2
Distance
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Time Zone
Shanghai

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Shanghai is 2 hours behind of Sydney

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Common conversion times between Sydney and Shanghai

🇦🇺Sydney Time
🇨🇳Shanghai Time
12:00 AM8:00 AM
6:00 AM4:00 AM
9:00 AM7:00 AM
12:00 PM10:00 AM
3:00 PM1:00 PM
6:00 PM4:00 PM
9:00 PM5:00 AM

Understanding the Time Difference

The time difference between Sydney and Shanghai is 2 hours. When it's noon in Sydney, it's 10:00 in Shanghai. This 2-hour delay affects scheduling for calls, meetings, and travel plans.

Best Times for Meetings

The best time for meetings between Sydney and Shanghai is during the 6-hour overlap window from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Sydney time (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Shanghai time).

Business Hours Overlap

Business hours overlap for 6 hours daily. In Sydney, this window is 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, corresponding to 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in Shanghai.

Cultural Considerations

When planning meetings between Sydney and Shanghai, consider local business hours and cultural preferences for meeting times.

Planning Your Schedule

When coordinating between Sydney and Shanghai, remember to account for:

⏰ Time Factors

  • Daylight Saving Time changes which may affect the time difference
  • Peak traffic and commute times that might affect availability

🌍 Cultural Factors

  • Local holidays and observances in both cities
  • Cultural preferences for meeting times and communication styles