Akita to Shanghai Time Difference
Shanghai is 1 hour behind Akita. When it is noon in Akita, it is 11:00 in Shanghai.
Tokyo (UTC+9) → Shanghai (UTC+8)
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When it's 19:00 in Akita, it's 18:00 in Shanghai
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
Akita & Shanghai✓ Perfect Match (7 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (2 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
1,928 km
Est. Flight Time
~3.3h
Time Difference
-1h
Work Hours Overlap
7h
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10:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Akita
05:00
Shanghai
09:00
Akita
08:00
Shanghai
12:00
Akita
11:00
Shanghai
15:00
Akita
14:00
Shanghai
18:00
Akita
17:00
Shanghai
21:00
Akita
20:00
Shanghai
00:00
Akita
23:00
Shanghai (-1)
03:00
Akita
02:00
Shanghai
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Akita ahead of Shanghai?
Shanghai is 1 hour behind Akita. When it is 12:00 noon in Akita, it is 11:00 in Shanghai. Akita operates on Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9), while Shanghai uses Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8).
What is the best time to call Shanghai from Akita?
There are 8 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Akita and Shanghai. The best window is 10:00–18:00 Akita time (09:00–17:00 in Shanghai).
Does the Akita to Shanghai time difference change throughout the year?
The time difference can shift by up to one hour when either city observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). DST transition dates differ between countries — typically March/April in the Northern Hemisphere and October in the Southern Hemisphere. Always verify the live difference above when scheduling important meetings near DST changeover dates.
Flying between Akita and Shanghai
The distance between Akita and Shanghai is approximately 1,928 km. A direct flight typically takes around 3.3 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Shanghai time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.