Time Difference Between Beijing and Tokyo

The time difference between Beijing and Tokyo is 1 hour. When it is 12:00 noon in Beijing, it is 13:00 in Tokyo. Beijing uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone (UTC+8), while Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9).

Tokyo is 1 hour ahead of Beijing — 1 hour
Beijing, China
06:19:33
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+8 · CST
Tokyo, Japan
07:19:33
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+9 · JST

Time Zone Details: Beijing vs Tokyo

Detail Beijing Tokyo
Time Zone IDAsia/ShanghaiAsia/Tokyo
UTC OffsetUTC+8UTC+9
AbbreviationCSTJST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryChinaJapan
RegionAsiaAsia

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 7 overlapping business hours between Beijing and Tokyo (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:00–16:00 in Beijing  =  10:00–17:00 in Tokyo

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Beijing time to Tokyo time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Beijing Tokyo
00:00 01:00 Night
01:00 02:00 Night
02:00 03:00 Night
03:00 04:00 Night
04:00 05:00 Night
05:00 06:00 Night
06:00 07:00
07:00 08:00
08:00 09:00
09:00 10:00 Overlap
10:00 11:00 Overlap
11:00 12:00 Overlap
12:00 13:00 Overlap
13:00 14:00 Overlap
14:00 15:00 Overlap
15:00 16:00 Overlap
16:00 17:00
17:00 18:00
18:00 19:00
19:00 20:00
20:00 21:00
21:00 22:00
22:00 23:00 Night
23:00 00:00 (+1 day) Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Beijing nor Tokyo is currently observing daylight saving time. If either city observes DST, the time difference will change by 1 hour when DST begins or ends. Always double-check before scheduling across these time zones during March–April and October–November.

Practical Tips for Beijing–Tokyo Scheduling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Beijing and Tokyo?

The time difference is 1 hour. Tokyo is 1 hour ahead of Beijing.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Beijing or Tokyo observes daylight saving time, the gap will shift by 1 hour during the transition periods (typically March–April and October–November).

When is the best time to call from Beijing to Tokyo?

The best window is between 09:00 and 16:00 Beijing time, which corresponds to 10:00–17:00 in Tokyo. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Beijing time to Tokyo time?

Add 1 hour to Beijing time to get Tokyo time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.