Time difference between Tokyo and Beijing

Beijing is 1 hour behind Tokyo.

Japan · Japan Standard Time

9:30 AM

Thursday, November 12, 2026

China · China Standard Time

8:30 AM

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Tokyo to Beijing time converter

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

What is the time difference between Tokyo and Beijing?

Beijing is 1 hour behind Tokyo. Tokyo is on UTC+9 and Beijing is on UTC+8.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Tokyo, it is 8:00 AM in Beijing.

When is the best time to call Beijing from Tokyo?

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

Which days are working days in both Tokyo and Beijing?

Both Tokyo and Beijing usually work Monday to Friday.

Does the time difference between Tokyo and Beijing change?

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

Tokyo is 1 hour ahead of Beijing. More: time in Tokyo · time in Beijing