China to Japan Time Zones

Planning meetings, calls, or travel between China and Japan? Our comprehensive time zone guide covers all major cities across both countries, helping you coordinate schedules and avoid timing conflicts.

3 cities in China2 cities in Japan

Current Times in Major Cities

China

Shanghai
Fri, Jul 18, 2025
11:18 PM
UTC+8
Beijing
Fri, Jul 18, 2025
11:18 PM
UTC+8
Shenzhen
Fri, Jul 18, 2025
11:18 PM
UTC+8

Japan

Tokyo
Sat, Jul 19, 2025
12:18 AM
UTC+9
Osaka
Sat, Jul 19, 2025
12:18 AM
UTC+9

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Tokyo is 1 hour ahead of Shanghai

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Business Insights

Business relationships between China and Japan require careful timezone coordination. Consider cultural preferences for meeting times, with many companies adopting flexible schedules to accommodate international partnerships.

Popular Routes

Popular timezone conversions include Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen to Tokyo, Osaka. These routes represent major business and travel corridors with frequent time zone queries.

Timezone Overview

China spans 1 timezone, while Japan covers 1 timezone. This complexity makes it essential to specify exact cities when planning international communications.

Planning International Meetings

When scheduling meetings between China and Japan, consider:

  • Multiple time zones within each country may affect scheduling
  • Daylight Saving Time changes occur at different dates
  • Cultural preferences for meeting times vary by region
  • Business hours and holiday schedules differ between countries
  • Peak productivity hours may not align across time zones