AEST to Beijing Time Converter
CST is 3 hours behind AEDT. 9:00 AM AEDT = 6:00 AM CST.
CST is 3 hours behind AEDT at the moment. To convert AEST to Beijing Time, subtract 3 hours from the AEST time: 9:00 AM AEDT = 6:00 AM CST.
AEST (Australian Eastern Time) is used in New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, ACT; Queensland (Brisbane) all year. Beijing Time (Beijing time) is used in Beijing, China.
Queensland stays on AEST all year. AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) is not in force right now: New South Wales is currently on AEDT. This page uses whichever name applies on the date you pick, so the numbers below say AEDT.
AEST to Beijing Time time conversion table
AEST to Beijing Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| AEST | Beijing Time | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM AEDT | 9:00 PM CST | previous day |
| 1:00 AM AEDT | 10:00 PM CST | previous day |
| 2:00 AM AEDT | 11:00 PM CST | previous day |
| 3:00 AM AEDT | 12:00 AM CST | night |
| 4:00 AM AEDT | 1:00 AM CST | night |
| 5:00 AM AEDT | 2:00 AM CST | night |
| 6:00 AM AEDT | 3:00 AM CST | night |
| 7:00 AM AEDT | 4:00 AM CST | night |
| 8:00 AM AEDT | 5:00 AM CST | night |
| 9:00 AM AEDT | 6:00 AM CST | — |
| 10:00 AM AEDT | 7:00 AM CST | — |
| 11:00 AM AEDT | 8:00 AM CST | — |
| 12:00 PM AEDT | 9:00 AM CST | work hours |
| 1:00 PM AEDT | 10:00 AM CST | work hours |
| 2:00 PM AEDT | 11:00 AM CST | work hours |
| 3:00 PM AEDT | 12:00 PM CST | work hours |
| 4:00 PM AEDT | 1:00 PM CST | work hours |
| 5:00 PM AEDT | 2:00 PM CST | — |
| 6:00 PM AEDT | 3:00 PM CST | — |
| 7:00 PM AEDT | 4:00 PM CST | — |
| 8:00 PM AEDT | 5:00 PM CST | — |
| 9:00 PM AEDT | 6:00 PM CST | — |
| 10:00 PM AEDT | 7:00 PM CST | — |
| 11:00 PM AEDT | 8:00 PM CST | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert AEST to Beijing Time
Subtract 3 hours from the AEST time to get Beijing Time.
Example: 9:00 AM AEDT = 6:00 AM CST.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM AEDT = 10:00 PM CST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between AEST and Beijing Time
The time difference between AEST and Beijing Time is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 1 Jan 2026 – 4 Apr 2026: Beijing Time is 3 hours behind of AEST.
- 5 Apr 2026 – 3 Oct 2026: Beijing Time is 2 hours behind of AEST.
- 4 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: Beijing Time is 3 hours behind of AEST.
AEST and Beijing Time during daylight saving time
- AEST next changes on 4 Apr 2027: clocks go back one hour at 02:59 local time, from AEDT (UTC+11) to AEST (UTC+10).
- Beijing Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+8 all year.
Best time for a meeting between AEST and Beijing Time
AEST and Beijing Time share 5 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM AEDT lands between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM CST, inside working hours for both.
AEST to Beijing Time FAQ
What is the time difference between AEST and Beijing Time?
Right now CST is 3 hours behind AEDT. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM AEST in Beijing Time?
9:00 AM AEDT is 6:00 AM CST.
What is 12 PM (noon) AEST in Beijing Time?
12:00 PM AEDT is 9:00 AM CST.
Is Beijing Time ahead of or behind AEST?
CST is 3 hours behind AEDT, so it is earlier in Beijing Time than in AEST.
Does AEST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. AEST next changes on 4 Apr 2027, when clocks go back one hour from AEDT to AEST.
Does Beijing Time change for daylight saving time?
No. Beijing Time stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between AEST and Beijing Time?
AEST and Beijing Time share 5 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM AEDT lands between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM CST, inside working hours for both.
Related conversions
Convert Beijing Time to AEST
Convert AEST to other time zones
Convert other time zones to Beijing Time
Learn more
Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.