Time Difference Between Shanghai and Tokyo
Tokyo is 1 hour ahead Shanghai.
China
Shanghai
Asia/Shanghai · UTC+8
Japan
Tokyo
Asia/Tokyo · UTC+9
Best Times to Meet
Hours where standard working time (9 AM – 6 PM) overlaps in both Shanghai and Tokyo.
Shanghai
9:00 AM
Tokyo
10:00 AM
Shanghai
10:00 AM
Tokyo
11:00 AM
Shanghai
11:00 AM
Tokyo
12:00 PM
Shanghai
12:00 PM
Tokyo
1:00 PM
Shanghai
1:00 PM
Tokyo
2:00 PM
Shanghai
2:00 PM
Tokyo
3:00 PM
Shanghai
3:00 PM
Tokyo
4:00 PM
Shanghai
4:00 PM
Tokyo
5:00 PM
Shanghai to Tokyo — 24-Hour Conversion
Each row shows the equivalent local time in Tokyo for an hour in Shanghai. Working-hours rows (9–18) are highlighted.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Tokyo?
Tokyo, Japan (UTC+9) is 1 hour ahead Shanghai, China (UTC+8).
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Shanghai and Tokyo?
The best meeting times overlap when both cities are within standard working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The full hour-by-hour table on this page lists every overlap window.
Does daylight saving time change the difference between Shanghai and Tokyo?
Yes — when one city observes daylight saving time and the other does not, the gap shifts by an hour. The conversion table on this page reflects the current offset, including any active DST.
When it is 9 AM in Shanghai, what time is it in Tokyo?
Use the conversion table on this page — every hour in Shanghai is mapped to its equivalent local time in Tokyo, including day shift markers when the date differs.