Time Difference between Tokyo and Beijing

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

Tokyo operates on Asia/Tokyo timezone, while Beijing uses Asia/Shanghai. 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 Tokyo and Beijing is relatively easy.

Flight Considerations

The distance between Tokyo and Beijing is approximately 2,092 km. A direct flight typically takes around 3.5 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.