CST-CN to AEST Converter
AEST is 2 hours ahead of CST-CN
CST-CN to AEST Conversion Table
Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in AEST
| CST-CN | AEST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 12:00 AM +1d |
| 11:00 PM | 1:00 AM +1d |
Converting China Standard Time to Australian Eastern Standard Time
China Standard Time (CST-CN) and Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) are separated by a 2 hours time difference. AEST is 2 hours ahead of CST-CN. CST-CN is UTC+8, used in China, while AEST is UTC+10, used in Australia.
When converting from CST-CN to AEST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM CST-CN equals 11:00 AM AEST, 12:00 PM noon CST-CN equals 2:00 PM AEST, and 5:00 PM CST-CN equals 7:00 PM AEST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.
Scheduling Across CST-CN and AEST
For professionals scheduling meetings between CST-CN and AEST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 2 hours difference, the window of overlap may be limited. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.
Daylight Saving Time Considerations
CST-CN does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+8 year-round. AEST observes DST, switching to AEDT (UTC+11). During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may temporarily change by 1 hour. Always verify the current offset during spring and fall transition periods.