Time Difference between Shanghai and Sydney

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

Shanghai 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 Shanghai and Sydney is relatively easy.

Flight Considerations

The distance between Shanghai and Sydney is approximately 7,882 km. A direct flight typically takes around 10.3 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.