Time difference between Beijing and Tokyo
Tokyo is 1 hour ahead of Beijing
Right now
Beijing
00:38
CST ·
UTC+8
Tokyo
01:38
JST ·
UTC+9
Best time for a call between Beijing and Tokyo
Hours highlighted in green work for everyone on the list.
- 09:00 Beijing 10:00 Tokyo
- 10:00 Beijing 11:00 Tokyo
- 11:00 Beijing 12:00 Tokyo
Hour by hour: Beijing to Tokyo
Working hours are shaded. The rows marked with a star are the ones we recommend for a call.
| Beijing (reference) | Tokyo | |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 01:00 | |
| 01:00 | 02:00 | |
| 02:00 | 03:00 | |
| 03:00 | 04:00 | |
| 04:00 | 05:00 | |
| 05:00 | 06:00 | |
| 06:00 | 07:00 | |
| 07:00 | 08:00 | |
| 08:00 | 09:00 | |
| ★ | 09:00 | 10:00 |
| ★ | 10:00 | 11:00 |
| ★ | 11:00 | 12:00 |
| 12:00 | 13:00 | |
| 13:00 | 14:00 | |
| 14:00 | 15:00 | |
| 15:00 | 16:00 | |
| 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 | |
| 23:00 | 00:00 (next day) |
Table built for August 27, 2026. The live values above update in your browser.
Daylight saving time
Neither city observes daylight saving time, so the difference is fixed all year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Beijing and Tokyo?
Tokyo is 1 hour ahead of Beijing
What is the best time to call between Beijing and Tokyo?
The most convenient slot is 09:00 Beijing / 10:00 Tokyo. That keeps the call inside working hours in both cities.
Does the difference between Beijing and Tokyo change during the year?
Neither city observes daylight saving time, so the difference is fixed all year.