Guangzhou to Tokyo Time Difference
Tokyo is 1 hour ahead of Guangzhou. When it is noon in Guangzhou, it is 13:00 in Tokyo.
Shanghai (UTC+8) → Tokyo (UTC+9)
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When it's 03:00 in Guangzhou, it's 04:00 in Tokyo
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Guangzhou & Tokyo✓ Perfect Match (7 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (2 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
2,902 km
Est. Flight Time
~4.4h
Time Difference
+1h
Work Hours Overlap
7h
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11:48
09:00 - 16:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Guangzhou
07:00
Tokyo
09:00
Guangzhou
10:00
Tokyo
12:00
Guangzhou
13:00
Tokyo
15:00
Guangzhou
16:00
Tokyo
18:00
Guangzhou
19:00
Tokyo
21:00
Guangzhou
22:00
Tokyo
00:00
Guangzhou
01:00
Tokyo
03:00
Guangzhou
04:00
Tokyo
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Guangzhou behind Tokyo?
Tokyo is 1 hour ahead of Guangzhou. When it is 12:00 noon in Guangzhou, it is 13:00 in Tokyo. Guangzhou operates on Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8), while Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9).
What is the best time to call Tokyo from Guangzhou?
There are 7 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Guangzhou and Tokyo. The best window is 09:00–16:00 Guangzhou time (10:00–17:00 in Tokyo).
Does the Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou and Tokyo
The distance between Guangzhou and Tokyo is approximately 2,902 km. A direct flight typically takes around 4.4 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Tokyo time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.