Osaka to Shanghai Time Difference
Shanghai is 1 hour behind Osaka. When it is noon in Osaka, it is 11:00 in Shanghai.
Tokyo (UTC+9) → Shanghai (UTC+8)
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When it's 12:00 in Osaka, it's 11:00 in Shanghai
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Osaka & Shanghai✓ Perfect Match (7 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (2 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
1,363 km
Est. Flight Time
~2.6h
Time Difference
-1h
Work Hours Overlap
7h
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⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Osaka
05:00
Shanghai
09:00
Osaka
08:00
Shanghai
12:00
Osaka
11:00
Shanghai
15:00
Osaka
14:00
Shanghai
18:00
Osaka
17:00
Shanghai
21:00
Osaka
20:00
Shanghai
00:00
Osaka
23:00
Shanghai (-1)
03:00
Osaka
02:00
Shanghai
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Osaka ahead of Shanghai?
Shanghai is 1 hour behind Osaka. When it is 12:00 noon in Osaka, it is 11:00 in Shanghai. Osaka operates on Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9), while Shanghai uses Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8).
What is the best time to call Shanghai from Osaka?
There are 8 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Osaka and Shanghai. The best window is 10:00–18:00 Osaka time (09:00–17:00 in Shanghai).
Does the Osaka to Shanghai 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 Osaka and Shanghai
The distance between Osaka and Shanghai is approximately 1,363 km. A direct flight typically takes around 2.6 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Shanghai time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.