Time Difference between Beijing and Sydney

Beijing, China and Sydney, Australia are separated by a time difference of 3 hours. When it's noon in Beijing, it's 3 hours later in Sydney.

Beijing operates on Asia/Shanghai timezone, while Sydney uses Australia/Sydney. Both cities may observe Daylight Saving Time at different dates, which can temporarily change the time difference by an hour.

Best Time to Call

With only 3 hours difference, scheduling calls between Beijing and Sydney is relatively easy.

Flight Considerations

The distance between Beijing and Sydney is approximately 8,948 km. A direct flight typically takes around 11.5 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.