Time difference between Osaka and Shanghai

Shanghai is 1 hour behind Osaka.

Japan · Japan Standard Time

9:46 AM

Thursday, November 12, 2026

China · China Standard Time

8:46 AM

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Osaka 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 Osaka and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 1 hour behind Osaka. Osaka is on UTC+9 and Shanghai is on UTC+8.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Osaka, it is 8:00 AM in Shanghai.

When is the best time to call Shanghai from Osaka?

The best time to call or meet is 10:00 AM–6:00 PM in Osaka (9:00 AM–5:00 PM in Shanghai), when both places are in normal office hours.

Which days are working days in both Osaka and Shanghai?

Both Osaka and Shanghai usually work Monday to Friday.

Does the time difference between Osaka and Shanghai change?

No. Neither Osaka nor Shanghai changes its clocks in a way that affects the difference, so it stays the same all year.

Osaka is 1 hour ahead of Shanghai. More: time in Osaka · time in Shanghai