Time Difference Between Shanghai and Osaka

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

Osaka is 1 hour ahead of Shanghai — 1 hour
Shanghai, China
05:00:46
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+8 · CST
Osaka, Japan
06:00:46
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+9 · JST

Time Zone Details: Shanghai vs Osaka

Detail Shanghai Osaka
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 Shanghai and Osaka (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

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

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

Shanghai Osaka
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 Shanghai nor Osaka 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 Shanghai–Osaka Scheduling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Osaka?

The time difference is 1 hour. Osaka is 1 hour ahead of Shanghai.

Does the time difference change during the year?

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

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

How do I convert Shanghai time to Osaka time?

Add 1 hour to Shanghai time to get Osaka 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.