Shanghai to Akita Time Difference
Akita is 1 hour ahead of Shanghai. When it is noon in Shanghai, it is 13:00 in Akita.
Shanghai (UTC+8) → Tokyo (UTC+9)
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When it's 20:00 in Shanghai, it's 21:00 in Akita
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Shanghai & Akita✓ Perfect Match (7 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (2 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
1,928 km
Est. Flight Time
~3.3h
Time Difference
+1h
Work Hours Overlap
7h
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Today 09:00
09:00 - 16:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Shanghai
07:00
Akita
09:00
Shanghai
10:00
Akita
12:00
Shanghai
13:00
Akita
15:00
Shanghai
16:00
Akita
18:00
Shanghai
19:00
Akita
21:00
Shanghai
22:00
Akita
00:00
Shanghai
01:00
Akita
03:00
Shanghai
04:00
Akita
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Shanghai behind Akita?
Akita is 1 hour ahead of Shanghai. When it is 12:00 noon in Shanghai, it is 13:00 in Akita. Shanghai operates on Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8), while Akita uses Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9).
What is the best time to call Akita from Shanghai?
There are 7 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Shanghai and Akita. The best window is 09:00–16:00 Shanghai time (10:00–17:00 in Akita).
Does the Shanghai to Akita 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 Shanghai and Akita
The distance between Shanghai and Akita is approximately 1,928 km. A direct flight typically takes around 3.3 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Akita time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.