Time Difference: Beijing vs Sydney
Beijing
5:10:58 PM CST
Sunday, October 25, 2026
3h
3h
Sydney
8:10:58 PM AEDT
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Beijing.
Quick Reference
- Beijing
- CST (GMT+8)
No Daylight Saving Time
- Sydney
- AEDT (GMT+11)
AEST starts on Apr 3, 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the time difference between Beijing and Sydney?
- Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Beijing.
- When is the best time to call from Beijing to Sydney?
- The best time to call is during overlapping business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in both cities. Use the interactive converter on this page to visually compare hours side by side.
- Does the time difference change with daylight saving time?
- The time difference may change when either city enters or exits daylight saving time. Beijing uses CST and Sydney uses AEDT.