Time difference between Shanghai and Tokyo

Tokyo is 1 hour ahead of Shanghai.

China · China Standard Time

8:30 AM

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Japan · Japan Standard Time

9:30 AM

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Shanghai to Tokyo 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 Tokyo?

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

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

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

When is the best time to call Tokyo 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 Tokyo), when both places are in normal office hours.

Which days are working days in both Shanghai and Tokyo?

Both Shanghai and Tokyo usually work Monday to Friday.

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Tokyo change?

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

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