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China to AEDT

+3h

China

CSTSOURCE
UTC+08:00
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12:00 (24-hr)
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

AEDT

AEDT
UTC+10:00DST observed
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15:00 (24-hr)
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
China
AEDT
12:00 AM
2:00 AM
2:00 AM
4:00 AM
4:00 AM
6:00 AM
6:00 AM
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
12:00 PM
12:00 PM
2:00 PM
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4:00 PM
4:00 PM
6:00 PM
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8:00 PM
8:00 PM
10:00 PM
10:00 PM
12:00 AM+1

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

CST and AEDT on the World Map

The map below highlights the CST (China Standard Time) and AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Time) timezone regions across the globe.

CSTAEDTShanghaiBeijingShenzhenGuangzhouSydneyMelbourneCanberraHobart
CST Zone
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AEDT Zone

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CST – China Standard Time

UTC+08:00

China Standard Time (CST) covers all of mainland China, 8 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in CST
ChinaHong KongMacauTaiwan
Major Cities in CST
ShanghaiBeijingShenzhenGuangzhouChengduHong KongTaipeiWuhanHangzhouNanjing
Key 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.
  • •China abolished daylight saving time in 1991.
  • •The Shanghai Stock Exchange operates on CST/Beijing Time.
Daylight Saving:No – UTC+08:00 year-round
Learn more about CST on Wikipedia

AEDT – Australian Eastern Daylight Time

UTC+11:00

Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT, UTC+11:00) is the daylight saving period in south-eastern Australia, from October to April.

Countries in AEDT
Australia (NSW, Victoria, Tasmania, ACT)
Major Cities in AEDT
SydneyMelbourneCanberraHobartNewcastle
Key Facts about AEDT
  • •AEDT runs from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April.
  • •AEDT is one hour ahead of Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).
  • •Queensland does not observe daylight saving, so Brisbane stays on AEST.
  • •During AEDT, Sydney is 16 hours ahead of New York and 11 hours ahead of UTC.
Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to AEDT
Learn more about AEDT on Wikipedia

China to AEDT Time Difference – Complete Guide

China runs on China Standard Time (CST) at UTC+08:00. AEDT runs on Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) at UTC+11:00. That puts China 3 hours ahead of AEDT — a difference of +3h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in China it is 12:00 PM in AEDT. Midnight in China is 3:00 AM in AEDT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

China to AEDT time conversion table

China (CST)AEDT (AEDT)Day
12:00 AM3:00 AMsame day
6:00 AM9:00 AMsame day
7:00 AM10:00 AMsame day
8:00 AM11:00 AMsame day
9:00 AM12:00 PMsame day
12:00 PM3:00 PMsame day
3:00 PM6:00 PMsame day
5:00 PM8:00 PMsame day
6:00 PM9:00 PMsame day
9:00 PM12:00 AMnext day

Why people convert China to AEDT time

  • Scheduling a call from China to AEDT: a 10:00 AM start in China lands at 1:00 PM in AEDT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
  • Finding shared working hours: both China and AEDT are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM CST time (12:00 PM–5:00 PM AEDT). That is roughly 5 hours of usable overlap.
  • Booking travel or deliveries: tracking AEDT local time against China keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +3h offset.
  • Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM CST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +3h gap is not.
  • Block 9:00 AM–2:00 PM CST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from China and need AEDT colleagues present.

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 AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Time)

Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) is the daylight saving period in south-eastern Australia, one hour ahead of Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST, UTC+10:00). Because Australia is in the southern hemisphere, AEDT runs through the summer — from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April — which is almost exactly the reverse of the European and North American schedules. New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory observe it; Queensland and the Northern Territory do not, so Brisbane stays on AEST year round while Sydney moves to AEDT. During AEDT, Sydney is 11 hours ahead of UTC and 16 hours ahead of New York.

Best time to call between China and AEDT

Both China and AEDT sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–2:00 PM CST, which is 12:00 PM–5:00 PM AEDT. That gives roughly 5 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

China and AEDT share 5 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–2:00 PM CST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.

China is 3 hours ahead of AEDT (CST UTC+08:00 → AEDT UTC+11:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–2:00 PM CST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info

China

Does not observe DST

AEDT

❄ Currently in Standard Time

Standard: UTC+10:00 · DST: UTC+11:00

Clocks spring forward on Sat, Oct 3, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between China and AEDT?

China (CST, UTC+08:00) is 3 hours ahead of AEDT (AEDT, UTC+11:00). The gap is currently +3h.

How do I convert China time to AEDT time?

Add +3h to China local time. For example, 9:00 AM in China is 12:00 PM in AEDT.

What time is it in AEDT right now?

AEDT uses AEDT at UTC+11:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +3h offset from China.

What is the best time to call AEDT from China?

Call between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM CST — that maps to 12:00 PM–5:00 PM AEDT and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is ahead, China or AEDT?

China is 3 hours ahead of AEDT. When it is 12:00 PM in China it is 3:00 PM in AEDT.

Do China and AEDT use different time zones?

China (China) uses CST at UTC+08:00, while AEDT uses AEDT at UTC+11:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Shanghai and Australia/Sydney.

Does daylight saving time affect the China–AEDT difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +3h offset between China and AEDT is fixed all year.

Which other cities share China's time zone?

CST also covers Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Hong Kong, Taipei, Wuhan and 2 more.

Which countries use CST, China's zone?

CST is used in China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan.

Is there a day difference between China and AEDT?

Not normally. The +3h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.

What is the time difference between China and AEDT?

AEDT is +3h from China.

What timezone is China in?

China operates on its local timezone.

What timezone is AEDT in?

AEDT operates on its local timezone.

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 AEDT timezone?

Major cities in the AEDT timezone include Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Hobart, Newcastle.

What is the UTC offset for AEDT?

Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) is at UTC+11:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to AEDT.

What should I know about the AEDT timezone?

AEDT runs from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April. AEDT is one hour ahead of Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).

When is it midnight in China, what time is it in AEDT?

When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in China (CST), it is +3h later in AEDT (AEDT).