Time Difference between Shanghai and Tokyo

Shanghai, China and Tokyo, Japan are separated by a time difference of 1 hour. When it's noon in Shanghai, it's 1 hour later in Tokyo.

Shanghai operates on Asia/Shanghai timezone, while Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo. Both cities may observe Daylight Saving Time at different dates, which can temporarily change the time difference by an hour.

Best Time to Call

With only 1 hour difference, scheduling calls between Shanghai and Tokyo is relatively easy.

Flight Considerations

The distance between Shanghai and Tokyo is approximately 1,758 km. A direct flight typically takes around 3.1 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.