Shanghai, China
Sat, Jul 4, 2026 22:37
- Timezone
- Asia/Shanghai
- UTC offset
- UTC+08:00
- Daylight saving
- No
Best Time to Call Tokyo from Shanghai
Find business hours between Shanghai and Tokyo, compare current local times, and avoid bad times to call across time zones.
Quick Answer
When is the best time to call Tokyo from Shanghai?
The best window keeps Tokyo inside normal business hours while avoiding very early morning or late night in Shanghai.
Suggested call window
Tokyo, Japan
Sat, Jul 4, 2026 23:37
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- UTC offset
- UTC+09:00
- Daylight saving
- No
Time difference
Tokyo is 1 hour ahead of Shanghai
UTC offset difference
+01:00
Suggested call window
Sat, Jul 4, 08:00-17:00 / Sat, Jul 4, 09:00-18:00
Calculated using initiator awake hours of 08:00-23:00 and recipient office hours of 09:00-18:00.
Call planning guide
The best time to contact Tokyo from Shanghai usually keeps Tokyo inside standard business hours while avoiding very early or very late local time in Shanghai. This is especially useful for sales calls, client updates, interviews, and remote team meetings.
Shanghai uses Asia/Shanghai, while Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo. Because daylight saving time can shift UTC offsets, it is better to use a time zone converter instead of relying on a memorized hour difference.
Bad times to call Tokyo are usually late night, very early morning, lunch breaks, or weekends unless both sides have already agreed to the schedule. When planning travel, compare both cities before setting arrival calls or first-day meetings.
FAQ
What is the best time to call Tokyo from Shanghai?
The best time is usually when Tokyo is in local business hours and Shanghai is not in very early morning or late night hours.
What are business hours between Shanghai and Tokyo?
This tool prioritizes Tokyo work hours and compares them with acceptable calling times in Shanghai.
When should I avoid calling Tokyo?
Avoid calling Tokyo during late night, very early morning, lunch breaks, or outside agreed working hours.
Can daylight saving change the best meeting time?
Yes. If either city changes offset because of daylight saving time, the best meeting window can move by one hour.
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