🇨🇳 Beijing ↔ 🇯🇵 Tokyo

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

Sunrise 4:47 AMSunset 7:48 PM(local)

Sunrise 4:27 AMSunset 7:01 PM(local)

BeijingUTC+8
TokyoUTC+9

🇨🇳 Beijing

Dialing code+86
Population18,960,744
Coordinates39.91°N, 116.40°E
Elevation49 m

🇯🇵 Tokyo

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

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

Working hours assumed 9:00–18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Beijing and Tokyo?
Beijing 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 Beijing and Tokyo?
The best window to call is 09:00–17:00 Beijing 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 Beijing and Tokyo change?
It doesn't — neither Beijing nor Tokyo observes daylight saving time, so the difference between them stays the same all year.