Time difference between China and Japan: 1 hour
China
UTC+8
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Japan
UTC+9
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China is 1 hour behind Japan
Best time for a call or meeting
China 09:00–17:00 = Japan 10:00–18:00
Both cities are within business hours (9:00–18:00).
Convert a specific time
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Hour-by-hour conversion
| China | Japan |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Business hours 9–18 Waking hours 7–22 Night / early morning
Daylight saving time can change the difference by season. Shown values reflect the current offset.
Frequently asked questions
How many hours is the time difference between China and Japan?
China is 1 hour behind Japan. When it is 12:00 noon in China, it is 13:00 in Japan.
Does daylight saving time affect the difference?
No. Neither place observes daylight saving time, so the difference stays the same all year.
What is the best time for a call or meeting?
China 09:00–17:00 = Japan 10:00–18:00. Both cities are within business hours (9:00–18:00).
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