Time difference between Tokyo and Shanghai: 1 hour
Tokyo
Japan · UTC+9
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Shanghai
China · UTC+8
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Tokyo is 1 hour ahead of Shanghai
Best time for a call or meeting
Tokyo 10:00–18:00 = Shanghai 09:00–17:00
Both cities are within business hours (9:00–18:00).
Convert a specific time
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Hour-by-hour conversion
| Tokyo | Shanghai |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 23:00 |
| 01:00 | 00:00 |
| 02:00 | 01:00 |
| 03:00 | 02:00 |
| 04:00 | 03:00 |
| 05:00 | 04:00 |
| 06:00 | 05:00 |
| 07:00 | 06:00 |
| 08:00 | 07:00 |
| 09:00 | 08:00 |
| 10:00 | 09:00 |
| 11:00 | 10:00 |
| 12:00 | 11:00 |
| 13:00 | 12:00 |
| 14:00 | 13:00 |
| 15:00 | 14:00 |
| 16:00 | 15:00 |
| 17:00 | 16:00 |
| 18:00 | 17:00 |
| 19:00 | 18:00 |
| 20:00 | 19:00 |
| 21:00 | 20:00 |
| 22:00 | 21:00 |
| 23:00 | 22:00 |
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 Tokyo and Shanghai?
Tokyo is 1 hour ahead of Shanghai. When it is 12:00 noon in Tokyo, it is 11:00 in Shanghai.
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?
Tokyo 10:00–18:00 = Shanghai 09:00–17:00. Both cities are within business hours (9:00–18:00).