Shanghai to Melbourne
+2hShanghai
CSTSOURCEMelbourne
AESTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
CST and AEST on the World Map
The map below highlights the CST (China Standard Time) and AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
CST – China Standard Time
UTC+08:00China Standard Time (CST) covers all of mainland China, 8 hours ahead of UTC.
- •China uses a single time zone despite spanning 5 geographical zones.
- •In Xinjiang (western China), sunset can be as late as midnight in summer.
- •China abolished daylight saving time in 1991.
- •The Shanghai Stock Exchange operates on CST/Beijing Time.
AEST – Australian Eastern Standard Time
UTC+10:00Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) covers eastern Australia, 10 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Queensland does not observe daylight saving time, staying on AEST year-round.
- •Sydney and Melbourne switch to AEDT (UTC+11:00) in summer.
- •The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) operates on AEST/AEDT.
- •AEST is 15 hours ahead of EST during winter.
About Shanghai
WikipediaShanghai operates on China Standard Time (CST), UTC+8. As China's economic powerhouse and home to the SSE, Shanghai time is essential for global investors.
The Maglev train from Shanghai airport reaches 431 km/h, the fastest commercial train in the world.
About Melbourne
WikipediaMelbourne operates on Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). As Australia's second-largest city, Melbourne shares business hours with Sydney and the ASX.
Melbourne was the capital of Australia from 1901 to 1927.
Understanding the +2h Gap: Shanghai vs Melbourne
Shanghai runs on China Standard Time (CST) at UTC+08:00. Melbourne runs on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) at UTC+10:00. That puts Shanghai 2 hours ahead of Melbourne — a difference of +2h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai it is 11:00 AM in Melbourne. Midnight in Shanghai is 2:00 AM in Melbourne. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Shanghai to Melbourne time conversion table
| Shanghai (CST) | Melbourne (AEST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Shanghai to Melbourne time
- Scheduling a call from Shanghai to Melbourne: a 10:00 AM start in Shanghai lands at 12:00 PM in Melbourne, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Shanghai and Melbourne are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM CST time (11:00 AM–5:00 PM AEST). That is roughly 6 hours of usable overlap.
- Coordinating a Shanghai-based team with Melbourne contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM CST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +2h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–3:00 PM CST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Shanghai and need Melbourne colleagues present.
- Melbourne: Clocks spring forward on Sat, Oct 3, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
About CST (China Standard Time)
China Standard Time (CST, also known as Beijing Time) is used across all of mainland China despite the country spanning five geographical time zones. This single-timezone policy was adopted in 1949. China does not observe daylight saving time. CST is shared with Hong Kong (HKT), Macau, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines, making UTC+08:00 one of the most used offsets in the world.
About AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time)
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is used in the eastern states of Australia including New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania, and the ACT. During summer (October to April), NSW, VIC, TAS, and ACT switch to Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT, UTC+11:00), while Queensland remains on AEST year-round.
Best time to call between Shanghai and Melbourne
Both Shanghai and Melbourne sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–3:00 PM CST, which is 11:00 AM–5:00 PM AEST. That gives roughly 6 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Shanghai and Melbourne share 6 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–3:00 PM CST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Shanghai is 2 hours ahead of Melbourne (CST UTC+08:00 → AEST UTC+10:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–3:00 PM CST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Shanghai
Does not observe DST
Melbourne
❄ Currently in Standard Time
Standard: UTC+10:00 · DST: UTC+11:00
Clocks spring forward on Sat, Oct 3, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Melbourne?
Shanghai (CST, UTC+08:00) is 2 hours ahead of Melbourne (AEST, UTC+10:00). The gap is currently +2h.
How do I convert Shanghai time to Melbourne time?
Add +2h to Shanghai local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Shanghai is 11:00 AM in Melbourne.
What time is it in Melbourne right now?
Melbourne uses AEST at UTC+10:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +2h offset from Shanghai.
What is the best time to call Melbourne from Shanghai?
Call between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM CST — that maps to 11:00 AM–5:00 PM AEST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Shanghai or Melbourne?
Shanghai is 2 hours ahead of Melbourne. When it is 12:00 PM in Shanghai it is 2:00 PM in Melbourne.
Do Shanghai and Melbourne use different time zones?
Shanghai (China) uses CST at UTC+08:00, while Melbourne (Australia) uses AEST at UTC+10:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Shanghai and Australia/Melbourne.
Does daylight saving time affect the Shanghai–Melbourne difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +2h offset between Shanghai and Melbourne is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Shanghai's time zone?
CST also covers Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Hong Kong, Taipei, Wuhan and 2 more.
Which countries use CST, Shanghai's zone?
CST is used in China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan.
Is there a day difference between Shanghai and Melbourne?
Not normally. The +2h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Melbourne?
Melbourne is +2h from Shanghai.
What timezone is Shanghai in?
Shanghai operates on China Standard Time (CST), UTC+8. As China's economic powerhouse and home to the SSE, Shanghai time is essential for global investors.
What timezone is Melbourne in?
Melbourne operates on Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). As Australia's second-largest city, Melbourne shares business hours with Sydney and the ASX.
What are the business hours in Shanghai?
Standard business hours in Shanghai are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM CST.
What are the business hours in Melbourne?
Standard business hours in Melbourne are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AEST.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Shanghai and Melbourne?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Shanghai works 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM CST and Melbourne works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AEST (+2h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Shanghai and Melbourne?
Shanghai uses CNY (¥) while Melbourne uses AUD (A$). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Shanghai and Melbourne compare in size?
Shanghai has a population of approximately 24.9 million (metro: 28.5 million), while Melbourne has approximately 5.1 million (metro: 5.1 million).
What are the major landmarks in Shanghai and Melbourne?
Shanghai is known for The Bund, Oriental Pearl Tower, Yu Garden. Melbourne is famous for Federation Square, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Royal Botanic Gardens.
Do Shanghai and Melbourne have stock exchanges?
Yes. Shanghai has the SSE (Shanghai Stock Exchange) and Melbourne has the ASX (Australian Securities Exchange). The +2h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use CST (China Standard Time)?
CST is used in China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan.
Does CST observe daylight saving time?
No, CST does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+08:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about CST?
China uses a single time zone despite spanning 5 geographical zones. In Xinjiang (western China), sunset can be as late as midnight in summer.
Which cities are in the AEST timezone?
Major cities in the AEST timezone include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Hobart, Gold Coast.
What is the UTC offset for AEST?
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is at UTC+10:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to AEDT.
What should I know about the AEST timezone?
Queensland does not observe daylight saving time, staying on AEST year-round. Sydney and Melbourne switch to AEDT (UTC+11:00) in summer.
When is it midnight in Shanghai, what time is it in Melbourne?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Shanghai (CST), it is +2h later in Melbourne (AEST).
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