Time difference between Shanghai and Tokyo: 1 hour
Shanghai
China · UTC+8
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Tokyo
Japan · UTC+9
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Shanghai is 1 hour behind Tokyo
Best time for a call or meeting
Shanghai 09:00–17:00 = Tokyo 10:00–18:00
Both cities are within business hours (9:00–18:00).
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Hour-by-hour conversion
| Shanghai | Tokyo |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 01:00 |
| 01:00 | 02:00 |
| 02:00 | 03:00 |
| 03:00 | 04:00 |
| 04:00 | 05:00 |
| 05:00 | 06:00 |
| 06:00 | 07:00 |
| 07:00 | 08:00 |
| 08:00 | 09:00 |
| 09:00 | 10:00 |
| 10:00 | 11:00 |
| 11:00 | 12:00 |
| 12:00 | 13:00 |
| 13:00 | 14:00 |
| 14:00 | 15:00 |
| 15:00 | 16:00 |
| 16:00 | 17:00 |
| 17:00 | 18:00 |
| 18:00 | 19:00 |
| 19:00 | 20:00 |
| 20:00 | 21:00 |
| 21:00 | 22:00 |
| 22:00 | 23:00 |
| 23:00 | 00:00 |
Business hours 9–18 Waking hours 7–22 Night / early morning
Daylight saving time can change the difference by season. Shown values reflect the current offset.
Frequently asked questions
How many hours is the time difference between Shanghai and Tokyo?
Shanghai is 1 hour behind Tokyo. When it is 12:00 noon in Shanghai, it is 13:00 in Tokyo.
Does daylight saving time affect the difference?
No. Neither place observes daylight saving time, so the difference stays the same all year.
What is the best time for a call or meeting?
Shanghai 09:00–17:00 = Tokyo 10:00–18:00. Both cities are within business hours (9:00–18:00).
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