Chengdu to Tokyo Time Difference
Tokyo is 1 hour ahead of Chengdu. When it is noon in Chengdu, it is 13:00 in Tokyo.
Shanghai (UTC+8) → Tokyo (UTC+9)
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When it's 18:00 in Chengdu, it's 19:00 in Tokyo
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Chengdu & Tokyo✓ Perfect Match (7 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (2 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
3,347 km
Est. Flight Time
~4.9h
Time Difference
+1h
Work Hours Overlap
7h
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09:00 - 16:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Chengdu
07:00
Tokyo
09:00
Chengdu
10:00
Tokyo
12:00
Chengdu
13:00
Tokyo
15:00
Chengdu
16:00
Tokyo
18:00
Chengdu
19:00
Tokyo
21:00
Chengdu
22:00
Tokyo
00:00
Chengdu
01:00
Tokyo
03:00
Chengdu
04:00
Tokyo
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Chengdu behind Tokyo?
Tokyo is 1 hour ahead of Chengdu. When it is 12:00 noon in Chengdu, it is 13:00 in Tokyo. Chengdu operates on Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8), while Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9).
What is the best time to call Tokyo from Chengdu?
There are 7 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Chengdu and Tokyo. The best window is 09:00–16:00 Chengdu time (10:00–17:00 in Tokyo).
Does the Chengdu 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 Chengdu and Tokyo
The distance between Chengdu and Tokyo is approximately 3,347 km. A direct flight typically takes around 4.9 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Tokyo time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.