Sydney to Beijing Time Difference
Beijing is 2 hours behind Sydney. When it is noon in Sydney, it is 10:00 in Beijing.
Sydney (UTC+10) → Shanghai (UTC+8)
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When it's 07:00 in Sydney, it's 05:00 in Beijing
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Sydney & Beijing✓ Perfect Match (6 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (4 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
8,948 km
Est. Flight Time
~11.5h
Time Difference
-2h
Work Hours Overlap
6h
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⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Sydney
04:00
Beijing
09:00
Sydney
07:00
Beijing
12:00
Sydney
10:00
Beijing
15:00
Sydney
13:00
Beijing
18:00
Sydney
16:00
Beijing
21:00
Sydney
19:00
Beijing
00:00
Sydney
22:00
Beijing (-1)
03:00
Sydney
01:00
Beijing
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Sydney ahead of Beijing?
Beijing is 2 hours behind Sydney. When it is 12:00 noon in Sydney, it is 10:00 in Beijing. Sydney operates on Australia/Sydney (UTC+10), while Beijing uses Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8).
What is the best time to call Beijing from Sydney?
There are 7 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Sydney and Beijing. The best window is 11:00–18:00 Sydney time (09:00–16:00 in Beijing).
Does the Sydney to Beijing time difference change throughout the year?
The time difference can shift by up to one hour when either city observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). DST transition dates differ between countries — typically March/April in the Northern Hemisphere and October in the Southern Hemisphere. Always verify the live difference above when scheduling important meetings near DST changeover dates.
Flying between Sydney and Beijing
The distance between Sydney and Beijing is approximately 8,948 km. A direct flight typically takes around 11.5 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Beijing time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.