TIME DIFFERENCE

Shanghai Tokyo

+1hTokyo is 1h ahead of Shanghai right now.

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WORKING-HOUR OVERLAP

Working-hour overlap

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ShanghaiTokyo

Time zoneChina Standard TimeJapan Standard Time

IANA identifierAsia/ShanghaiAsia/Tokyo

AbbreviationGMT+8GMT+9

UTC offsetUTC+8UTC+9

Daylight savingNot observedNot observed

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QUESTIONS

How many hours is Tokyo ahead of Shanghai?

Tokyo is 1 hour ahead of Shanghai. That's calculated from each city's current UTC offset (UTC+8 for Shanghai, UTC+9 for Tokyo).

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Tokyo change during the year?

No — neither Shanghai nor Tokyo observes daylight saving time, so the difference stays constant all year.

What's the best time to schedule a meeting between Shanghai and Tokyo?

Aim for roughly 9 AM – 4 PM in Shanghai, which is 10 AM – 5 PM in Tokyo — about 7 hours where both cities are within normal working hours. To collect everyone's exact availability, create a free meeting on Converge.

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From Tokyo39 cities

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