Shanghai to Tokyo — +1h
The live delta between Shanghai (Asia/Shanghai) and Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) is +1h. Teams spanning the 1754 km between them usually lock in the 09:00–17:00 Shanghai window as the sweet spot, since that's when both offices are staffed.
| Hour A | Hour B | Overlap? |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Tokyo?
Right now Tokyo is +1h compared to Shanghai, although the gap can shift by one hour during daylight saving transitions.
Which city is ahead, Shanghai or Tokyo?
Tokyo is ahead of Shanghai. When Shanghai starts the workday, Tokyo is already several hours into it.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Shanghai and Tokyo?
The overlap of business hours is 09:00–17:00 Shanghai. Mornings in Shanghai usually map to late afternoon or evening in Tokyo, depending on the season.
Do China and Japan observe daylight saving time?
DST behavior differs between China and Japan, so the gap is not constant year-round. Always re-check the offset close to the meeting date.
How can I convert a specific hour from Shanghai to Tokyo?
Use the 24-hour mapping table on this page. Each row shows the equivalent hour in both cities for the current offset.
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