Time Difference

Guangzhou vs Tokyo Time Difference

Compare the current local time in Guangzhou, China and Tokyo, Japan.

Live local timeDST awareUTC offsets

From

Guangzhou

China

11:05 AM

Mon, Aug 17

UTC+8Asia/Shanghai

Difference

1 hour

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Tokyo

Japan

12:05 PM

Mon, Aug 17

UTC+9Asia/Tokyo

Current difference

Tokyo is currently 1 hour ahead of Guangzhou.

This difference is calculated using the current UTC offsets for both locations and automatically reflects daylight-saving changes.

24-hour comparison

Compare Guangzhou and Tokyo hour by hour

See how a full local day in Guangzhou, China maps to Tokyo, Japan. TimeInOne automatically accounts for timezone offsets, date changes and daylight-saving transitions.

24-hour day

Best working-hours overlap

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Guangzhou

corresponds to 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Tokyo.

8 hours overlap

Guangzhou

Asia/Shanghai

Tokyo

Asia/Tokyo

Availability

12:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

1:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

Night

1:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

2:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

Night

2:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

3:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

Night

3:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

4:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

Night

4:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

5:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

Night

5:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

6:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

Night

6:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

7:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

Night

7:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

8:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

Possible

8:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

9:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

Possible

9:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

10:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

Good overlap

10:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

11:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

Good overlap

11:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

12:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

Good overlap

12:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

1:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

Good overlap

1:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

2:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

Good overlap

2:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

3:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

Good overlap

3:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

4:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

Good overlap

4:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

5:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

Good overlap

5:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

6:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

Possible

6:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

7:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

Possible

7:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

8:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

Possible

8:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

9:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

Night

9:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

10:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

Night

10:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

11:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

Night

11:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

12:00 AM

Next day

Tue, Aug 18

Night

Working-hour labels use a general 9:00 AM–6:00 PM schedule. Individual schedules may differ.

On daylight-saving transition dates, a local day can contain 23 or 25 real hours instead of 24.

Call planning

Best time to call Tokyo from Guangzhou

Compare typical business hours in Guangzhou, China and Tokyo, Japan to find a practical time for calls, meetings or international coordination.

Guangzhou

11:05 AM – 5:05 PM

China

Best overlap

Tokyo

12:05 PM – 6:05 PM

Japan

The best time to call Tokyo from Guangzhou is between 11:05 AM and 5:05 PM in Guangzhou. This corresponds to 12:05 PM – 6:05 PM in Tokyo.

Other reasonable windows

Guangzhou

5:05 PM – 8:05 PM

Tokyo

6:05 PM – 9:05 PM

Recommendations use typical 9:00 AM–6:00 PM business hours and a broader 7:00 AM–9:00 PM acceptable calling window. Individual schedules may differ.

Time difference explained

Guangzhou and Tokyo time difference explained

Current local-time relationship

Tokyo is currently 1 hour ahead of Guangzhou.

Guangzhou uses Asia/Shanghai and currently has an offset of UTC+8. Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo and currently has an offset of UTC+9.

Working-hours overlap

For a typical 9:00 AM–6:00 PM workday, the cities overlap from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Guangzhou, corresponding to 10:00 AM–6:00 PM in Tokyo.

Because UTC offsets can change during the year, always check the selected date when planning an important international call or meeting.

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FAQ

Guangzhou to Tokyo time difference FAQ

Common questions about the current time difference, UTC offsets, daylight-saving changes and practical calling hours between Guangzhou and Tokyo.

What is the time difference between Guangzhou and Tokyo?

The current time difference between Guangzhou and Tokyo is 1 hour. Tokyo is currently 1 hour ahead of Guangzhou.

Is Tokyo ahead of or behind Guangzhou?

Tokyo is currently 1 hour ahead of Guangzhou.

What time is it in Tokyo when it is 9:00 AM in Guangzhou?

Using the current UTC offsets, 9:00 AM in Guangzhou corresponds to 10:00 AM in Tokyo. The exact difference can change when daylight-saving rules change.

What is the best time to call Tokyo from Guangzhou?

Typical 9:00 AM–6:00 PM business hours overlap between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in Guangzhou. This corresponds to 10:00 AM–6:00 PM in Tokyo.

Can the time difference between Guangzhou and Tokyo change?

Yes. The time difference can change if Guangzhou or Tokyo changes its UTC offset because of daylight-saving or other local time-zone rules. TimeInOne uses the IANA zones Asia/Shanghai and Asia/Tokyo for date-aware calculations.