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Tokyo to Shanghai time
Use TimeInOne to convert any local time in Tokyo, Japan to the corresponding time in Shanghai, China.
The conversion uses Asia/Tokyo and Asia/Shanghai, including date-specific seasonal clock changes.
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Tokyo to Shanghai Time Converter
Convert Tokyo, Japan time to Shanghai, China. Compare local times, working hours and recommended meeting slots.
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Locations
About Tokyo and Shanghai
Compare location details, time zones, populations and coordinates for both cities.
City information
Tokyo
Japan
- Country
- Japan
- JP
- Population
- 9,733,276
- Time zone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates
- 35.6895° N
- 139.6917° E
City information
Shanghai
China
- Country
- China
- CN
- Population
- 24,874,500
- Time zone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates
- 31.2222° N
- 121.4581° E
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FAQ
Tokyo to Shanghai time FAQ
Common questions about the time difference, daylight-saving rules and meeting hours between Tokyo and Shanghai.
What is the time difference between Tokyo and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 1.0 hours behind Tokyo. The exact difference can change during the year when one location changes its clocks before the other.
Is Shanghai ahead of Tokyo?
No. Shanghai is currently 1.0 hours behind Tokyo.
What time is 9:00 AM in Tokyo in Shanghai?
When it is 9:00 AM in Tokyo, it is 8:00:00 AM in Shanghai on the current reference date. The result can differ during another part of the year because of daylight-saving changes.
Do Tokyo and Shanghai observe daylight saving time?
Tokyo, Japan does not normally use a seasonal daylight-saving offset. Shanghai, China does not normally use a seasonal daylight-saving offset. TimeInOne uses the IANA zones Asia/Tokyo and Asia/Shanghai for date-specific conversions.
What is the best meeting time between Tokyo and Shanghai?
The next recommended working-hours overlap is 1:30 PM in Tokyo and 12:30 PM in Shanghai, on Fri, Aug 14.