Sydney → Beijing: Time Difference
Beijing is 2 hours behind Sydney.
How the difference works
Sydney uses Australia/Sydney (UTC+10 standard time) and Beijing uses Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8 standard time) — a standard-time gap of 2 hours behind Sydney. 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.
Sydney → Beijing, hour by hour
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Sydney and Beijing?
In standard time, Beijing is 2 hours behind Sydney. 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 Sydney, what time is it in Beijing?
In standard time it is 07:00 in Beijing. 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 Beijing from Sydney?
About 8,948 km (5,560 miles) as the crow flies, computed from city-center coordinates.