Beijing to Tokyo Time Difference

Tokyo is 1 hour ahead of Beijing. When it is noon in Beijing, it is 13:00 in Tokyo.

Shanghai (UTC+8)Tokyo (UTC+9)

Beijing

China

⏱️1 hour ahead
13:34

Sat, Apr 25

📞 +86💱 CNY

Tokyo

Japan

14:34

Sat, Apr 25

📞 +81💱 JPY

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When it's 05:00 in Beijing, it's 06:00 in Tokyo

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Beijing
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Beijing & Tokyo
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✓ Perfect Match (7 hours)

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✈️ Travel Information

Distance

2,092 km

Est. Flight Time

~3.5h

Time Difference

+1h

Work Hours Overlap

7h

Excellent

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13:34

09:00 - 16:00

⏰ Quick Conversion

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Beijing

07:00

Tokyo

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Beijing

10:00

Tokyo

12:00

Beijing

13:00

Tokyo

15:00

Beijing

16:00

Tokyo

18:00

Beijing

19:00

Tokyo

21:00

Beijing

22:00

Tokyo

00:00

Beijing

01:00

Tokyo

03:00

Beijing

04:00

Tokyo

Frequently Asked Questions

How many hours is Beijing behind Tokyo?

Tokyo is 1 hour ahead of Beijing. When it is 12:00 noon in Beijing, it is 13:00 in Tokyo. Beijing operates on Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8), while Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9).

What is the best time to call Tokyo from Beijing?

There are 7 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Beijing and Tokyo. The best window is 09:00–16:00 Beijing time (10:00–17:00 in Tokyo).

Does the Beijing to Tokyo 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 Beijing and Tokyo

The distance between Beijing and Tokyo is approximately 2,092 km. A direct flight typically takes around 3.5 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Tokyo time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.