Beijing → Sydney: Time Difference
Sydney is 2 hours ahead of Beijing.
How the difference works
Beijing uses Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8 standard time) and Sydney uses Australia/Sydney (UTC+10 standard time) — a standard-time gap of 2 hours ahead of Beijing. Sydney observes daylight saving time while Beijing does not, so the difference shifts by one hour twice a year.
Distance: about 8,948 km (5,560 mi) great-circle distance.
Beijing → Sydney, hour by hour
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Beijing and Sydney?
In standard time, Sydney is 2 hours ahead of Beijing. Sydney observes daylight saving time while Beijing does not, so the difference shifts by one hour twice a year.
When it is 9:00 in Beijing, what time is it in Sydney?
In standard time it is 11:00 in Sydney. During daylight saving periods the answer can move by an hour — the live table on this page always reflects today's rules.
How far is Sydney from Beijing?
About 8,948 km (5,560 miles) as the crow flies, computed from city-center coordinates.