Time Difference between Beijing and Tokyo

Beijing, China and Tokyo, Japan are separated by a time difference of 1 hour. When it's noon in Beijing, it's 1 hour later in Tokyo.

Beijing operates on Asia/Shanghai timezone, while Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo. Both cities may observe Daylight Saving Time at different dates, which can temporarily change the time difference by an hour.

Best Time to Call

With only 1 hour difference, scheduling calls between Beijing and Tokyo is relatively easy.

Flight Considerations

The distance between Beijing and Tokyo is approximately 2,092 km. A direct flight typically takes around 3.5 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.