Hangzhou to Tokyo Time Difference
Tokyo is 1 hour ahead of Hangzhou. When it is noon in Hangzhou, it is 13:00 in Tokyo.
Shanghai (UTC+8) → Tokyo (UTC+9)
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When it's 22:00 in Hangzhou, it's 23:00 in Tokyo
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
Hangzhou & Tokyo✓ Perfect Match (7 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (2 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
1,915 km
Est. Flight Time
~3.3h
Time Difference
+1h
Work Hours Overlap
7h
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⏰ Quick Conversion
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Hangzhou behind Tokyo?
Tokyo is 1 hour ahead of Hangzhou. When it is 12:00 noon in Hangzhou, it is 13:00 in Tokyo. Hangzhou operates on Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8), while Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9).
What is the best time to call Tokyo from Hangzhou?
There are 7 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Hangzhou and Tokyo. The best window is 09:00–16:00 Hangzhou time (10:00–17:00 in Tokyo).
Does the Hangzhou 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 Hangzhou and Tokyo
The distance between Hangzhou and Tokyo is approximately 1,915 km. A direct flight typically takes around 3.3 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Tokyo time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.