Tokyo to Hangzhou Time Difference
Hangzhou is 1 hour behind Tokyo. When it is noon in Tokyo, it is 11:00 in Hangzhou.
Tokyo (UTC+9) → Shanghai (UTC+8)
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When it's 05:00 in Tokyo, it's 04:00 in Hangzhou
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Tokyo & Hangzhou✓ Perfect Match (7 hours)
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✈️ Travel Information
Distance
1,915 km
Est. Flight Time
~3.3h
Time Difference
-1h
Work Hours Overlap
7h
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10:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Tokyo
05:00
Hangzhou
09:00
Tokyo
08:00
Hangzhou
12:00
Tokyo
11:00
Hangzhou
15:00
Tokyo
14:00
Hangzhou
18:00
Tokyo
17:00
Hangzhou
21:00
Tokyo
20:00
Hangzhou
00:00
Tokyo
23:00
Hangzhou (-1)
03:00
Tokyo
02:00
Hangzhou
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Tokyo ahead of Hangzhou?
Hangzhou is 1 hour behind Tokyo. When it is 12:00 noon in Tokyo, it is 11:00 in Hangzhou. Tokyo operates on Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9), while Hangzhou uses Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8).
What is the best time to call Hangzhou from Tokyo?
There are 8 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Tokyo and Hangzhou. The best window is 10:00–18:00 Tokyo time (09:00–17:00 in Hangzhou).
Does the Tokyo to Hangzhou 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 Tokyo and Hangzhou
The distance between Tokyo and Hangzhou is approximately 1,915 km. A direct flight typically takes around 3.3 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Hangzhou time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.