Time difference

Time Difference Between Sydney and Beijing

Sydney is 2 hours ahead of Beijing. The current difference is 2 hours. Live local clocks, working-hours overlap and daylight-saving notes are below.

01 — Right now

Current local time

SydneyAustralia 🇦🇺

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Australia/SydneyUTC+10
BeijingChina 🇨🇳

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Asia/ShanghaiUTC+8
02 — Difference

Sydney vs Beijing

Sydney is 2 hours ahead of Beijing. When it is 12:00 in Sydney, it is 10:00 in Beijing.

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

Sydney
UTC+10
Beijing
UTC+8
Difference
2 hours
04 — Scheduling

Working-hours overlap

The best overlap between Sydney and Beijing working hours (09:00–17:00) is 09:00–15:00 Beijing time — that's 11:00–17:00 in Sydney — about 6 hours of shared time.

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05 — Daylight saving

Does the difference change during the year?

Sydney observes daylight saving time while Beijing does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

06 — Quick facts

At a glance

Time difference
2 hours
Sydney zone
Australia/Sydney
Beijing zone
Asia/Shanghai
Sydney offset
UTC+10
Beijing offset
UTC+8
Sydney DST
Yes
Beijing DST
No
Countries
Australia · China
07 — Explore
08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between Sydney and Beijing?

Sydney is 2 hours ahead of Beijing right now.

Is Sydney ahead of Beijing?

Yes, Sydney is 2 hours ahead of Beijing.

Do Sydney and Beijing observe daylight saving time?

Sydney observes daylight saving time while Beijing does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

What is the best meeting time between Sydney and Beijing?

A good window is 09:00–15:00 in Beijing (11:00–17:00 in Sydney), based on 09:00–17:00 working hours.