Time difference between Melbourne and Shanghai

Shanghai is 3 hours behind Melbourne.

Australia · Australian Eastern Daylight Time

11:30 AM

Thursday, November 12, 2026

China · China Standard Time

8:30 AM

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Melbourne to Shanghai time converter

Green rows are office hours in both places; light green rows are when both are awake.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 3 hours behind Melbourne. Melbourne is on UTC+11 and Shanghai is on UTC+8.

What time is it in Shanghai when it is 9 AM in Melbourne?

When it is 9:00 AM in Melbourne, it is 6:00 AM in Shanghai.

When is the best time to call Shanghai from Melbourne?

The best time to call or meet is 12:00 PM–6:00 PM in Melbourne (9:00 AM–3:00 PM in Shanghai), when both places are in normal office hours.

Which days are working days in both Melbourne and Shanghai?

Both Melbourne and Shanghai usually work Monday to Friday.

Does the time difference between Melbourne and Shanghai change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, April 4, 2027, when Shanghai will be 2 hours behind Melbourne.

Melbourne is 3 hours ahead of Shanghai. More: time in Melbourne · time in Shanghai