Tokyo to Beijing — 1 hour Difference
Tokyo is ahead by 1 hour
Tokyo ↔ Beijing
7h of business hours overlap daily (09:00–17:00)
Tokyo
Beijing
Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local. Green = both working. Purple = one side only.
Quick time conversions: Tokyo → Beijing
Common reference points to help you plan across the time difference.
Setting a 10:00 AM alarm in Tokyo? That's 9:00 AM for Beijing.
I'm in Tokyo at 12:00 PM — what time is my colleague in Beijing seeing?—11:00 AM
11:00 AMin Tokyo→10:00 AMin Beijing
At 5:00 PM Tokyo time, you're looking at 4:00 PM in Beijing.
2:00 PMin Tokyo→1:00 PMin Beijing
What time is 4:00 PM Tokyo in Beijing?—3:00 PM
6:00 PMin Tokyo→5:00 PMin Beijing
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Beijing ahead of or behind Tokyo?
The time difference between Tokyo and Beijing is 1 hour. Tokyo observes Asia/Tokyo while Beijing observes Asia/Shanghai.
What meeting time works for both Tokyo and Beijing?
There is a 7 hours window where both locations are within standard business hours (09:00–17:00). Best time: around 10:00 Tokyo / 09:00 Beijing.
Are there any upcoming DST changes for Tokyo or Beijing?
The 1 hour difference between Tokyo and Beijing is stable — no DST changes expected in the next 7 days.
What time does Beijing show when Tokyo hits midday?
At midday in Tokyo, clocks in Beijing show 11:00 AM.
How does the Tokyo to Beijing time converter work?
Type any time in the input bar (e.g. "9am", "14:30") or use the slider. All locations including Beijing update at the same time.
What local holidays should I watch out for in Tokyo?
Yes — Tokyo has an upcoming public holiday: Marine Day on July 20. Check the holiday panel above before confirming meetings.
What timezone is Tokyo in, and what timezone is Beijing in?
Tokyo observes Asia/Tokyo and Beijing observes Asia/Shanghai. Their UTC offset difference is 1 hour.