AEST to China 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 China 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. China Time (China Time) is used in Mainland China and Taiwan (Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Taipei).
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 China Time time conversion table
AEST to China Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| AEST | China 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 China Time
Subtract 3 hours from the AEST time to get China 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 China Time
The time difference between AEST and China 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: China Time is 3 hours behind of AEST.
- 5 Apr 2026 – 3 Oct 2026: China Time is 2 hours behind of AEST.
- 4 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: China Time is 3 hours behind of AEST.
AEST and China 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).
- China Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+8 all year.
Best time for a meeting between AEST and China Time
AEST and China 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 China Time FAQ
What is the time difference between AEST and China 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 China Time?
9:00 AM AEDT is 6:00 AM CST.
What is 12 PM (noon) AEST in China Time?
12:00 PM AEDT is 9:00 AM CST.
Is China Time ahead of or behind AEST?
CST is 3 hours behind AEDT, so it is earlier in China 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 China Time change for daylight saving time?
No. China 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 China Time?
AEST and China 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.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.