Time difference between Shanghai and Osaka

Osaka is 1 hour ahead of Shanghai.

China · China Standard Time

8:46 AM

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Japan · Japan Standard Time

9:46 AM

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Shanghai to Osaka time converter

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

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Osaka?

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

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 10:00 AM in Osaka.

When is the best time to call Osaka from Shanghai?

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

Which days are working days in both Shanghai and Osaka?

Both Shanghai and Osaka usually work Monday to Friday.

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Osaka change?

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

Shanghai is 1 hour behind Osaka. More: time in Shanghai · time in Osaka