Shanghai is 1 hour behind Tokyo. Neither observes daylight saving time, so the difference stays the same all year.

ShanghaiTokyo

Sunrise 5:06 AMSunset 6:57 PM(local)

Sunrise 4:43 AMSunset 6:54 PM(local)

ShanghaiUTC+8
TokyoUTC+9

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Shanghai

Dialing code+86
Population24,874,500
Coordinates31.22Β°N, 121.46Β°E
Elevation12 m

πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Tokyo

Dialing code+81
Population9,733,276
Coordinates35.69Β°N, 139.69Β°E
Elevation44 m

Best time for a call: 09:00–17:00 in ShanghaiAdd to calendar

Working hours assumed 9:00–18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Tokyo?
Shanghai is 1 hour behind Tokyo. Use the side-by-side clocks and the day/night strips above to convert any hour between them.
When is the best time to call between Shanghai and Tokyo?
The best window to call is 09:00–17:00 Shanghai time, when working hours overlap in both cities. Pick an hour on the strips to add it to your calendar.
Why does the time difference between Shanghai and Tokyo change?
It doesn't β€” neither Shanghai nor Tokyo observes daylight saving time, so the difference between them stays the same all year.