Shanghai to Osaka Time Converter

Converting time between Shanghai and Osaka is simple with our converter. Osaka is 1 hour ahead of Shanghai.

🇨🇳China
1 hour ahead
🇯🇵Japan

Current Time in Shanghai

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Daytime
1 hour ahead
time difference

Current Time in Osaka

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Daytime
Time Zone
Shanghai
UTC Offset
UTC+1
Distance
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Time Zone
Tokyo

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Osaka is 1 hour ahead of Shanghai

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Common conversion times between Shanghai and Osaka

🇨🇳Shanghai Time
🇯🇵Osaka Time
12:00 AM9:00 AM
6:00 AM7:00 AM
9:00 AM10:00 AM
12:00 PM1:00 PM
3:00 PM4:00 PM
6:00 PM7:00 PM
9:00 PM10:00 PM

Understanding the Time Difference

The time difference between Shanghai and Osaka is 1 hour. When it's noon in Shanghai, it's 13:00 in Osaka. This 1-hour advance affects scheduling for calls, meetings, and travel plans.

Best Times for Meetings

The best time for meetings between Shanghai and Osaka is during the 7-hour overlap window from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Shanghai time (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Osaka time).

Business Hours Overlap

Business hours overlap for 7 hours daily. In Shanghai, this window is 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, corresponding to 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Osaka.

Cultural Considerations

When planning meetings between Shanghai and Osaka, consider local business hours and cultural preferences for meeting times.

Planning Your Schedule

When coordinating between Shanghai and Osaka, remember to account for:

⏰ Time Factors

  • Daylight Saving Time changes which may affect the time difference
  • Peak traffic and commute times that might affect availability

🌍 Cultural Factors

  • Local holidays and observances in both cities
  • Cultural preferences for meeting times and communication styles