Time Difference Between Osaka and Shanghai

The time difference between Osaka and Shanghai is 1 hour. When it is 12:00 noon in Osaka, it is 11:00 in Shanghai. Osaka uses the Asia/Tokyo time zone (UTC+9), while Shanghai uses Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8).

Shanghai is 1 hour behind Osaka — 1 hour
Osaka, Japan
07:27:03
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+9 · JST
Shanghai, China
06:27:03
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+8 · CST

Time Zone Details: Osaka vs Shanghai

Detail Osaka Shanghai
Time Zone IDAsia/TokyoAsia/Shanghai
UTC OffsetUTC+9UTC+8
AbbreviationJSTCST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryJapanChina
RegionAsiaAsia

Best Time to Schedule a Call

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

10:00–17:00 in Osaka  =  09:00–16:00 in Shanghai

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Osaka nor Shanghai 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 Osaka–Shanghai Scheduling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Osaka and Shanghai?

The time difference is 1 hour. Shanghai is 1 hour behind Osaka.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Osaka or Shanghai 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 Osaka to Shanghai?

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

How do I convert Osaka time to Shanghai time?

Subtract 1 hour from Osaka time to get Shanghai 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.