Tokyo to Shanghai Time Difference
Shanghai is 1 hour behind Tokyo. When it is noon in Tokyo, it is 11:00 in Shanghai.
Tokyo (UTC+9) → Shanghai (UTC+8)
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When it's 04:00 in Tokyo, it's 03:00 in Shanghai
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Tokyo & Shanghai✓ Perfect Match (7 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (2 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
1,758 km
Est. Flight Time
~3.1h
Time Difference
-1h
Work Hours Overlap
7h
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13:37
10:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Tokyo
05:00
Shanghai
09:00
Tokyo
08:00
Shanghai
12:00
Tokyo
11:00
Shanghai
15:00
Tokyo
14:00
Shanghai
18:00
Tokyo
17:00
Shanghai
21:00
Tokyo
20:00
Shanghai
00:00
Tokyo
23:00
Shanghai (-1)
03:00
Tokyo
02:00
Shanghai
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Tokyo ahead of Shanghai?
Shanghai is 1 hour behind Tokyo. When it is 12:00 noon in Tokyo, it is 11:00 in Shanghai. Tokyo operates on Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9), while Shanghai uses Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8).
What is the best time to call Shanghai from Tokyo?
There are 8 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Tokyo and Shanghai. The best window is 10:00–18:00 Tokyo time (09:00–17:00 in Shanghai).
Does the Tokyo to Shanghai 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 Shanghai
The distance between Tokyo and Shanghai is approximately 1,758 km. A direct flight typically takes around 3.1 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Shanghai time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.