Time difference between Shanghai and Tokyo

Tokyo is 1 hour ahead of Shanghai.

China · China Standard Time

3:43 PM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Japan · Japan Standard Time

4:43 PM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shanghai to Tokyo time converter

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

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Tokyo?

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

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 10:00 AM in Tokyo.

When is the best time to call Tokyo from Shanghai?

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Tokyo change?

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

Shanghai is 1 hour behind Tokyo. More: time in Shanghai · time in Tokyo