Time Difference between Tokyo and Shanghai

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

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

Flight Considerations

The distance between Tokyo and Shanghai 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.