Time difference between Tokyo and Shanghai

Shanghai 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 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 Tokyo and Shanghai?

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

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

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

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

Which days are working days in both Tokyo and Shanghai?

Both Tokyo and Shanghai usually work Monday to Friday.

Does the time difference between Tokyo and Shanghai change?

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

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