What is the time difference between Tokyo and Beijing?

Tokyo (JST, UTC+9) is always 1 hour ahead of Beijing (CST, UTC+8). Neither country observes Daylight Saving Time, so this gap never changes throughout the year.

Does Tokyo observe Daylight Saving Time?

No. Japan abolished DST in 1952 and has not used it since. Tokyo stays on JST (UTC+9) all year.

Does Beijing observe Daylight Saving Time?

No. China standardized on CST (UTC+8) in 1991 and has not observed DST since. The 1-hour gap between Tokyo and Beijing is fixed and permanent.

What are the best meeting times when calling from Tokyo to Beijing?

Because the offset is only 1 hour, the standard business hours (09:00–18:00) overlap almost entirely. Tokyo 09:00–18:00 corresponds to Beijing 08:00–17:00. Any hour between 09:00 and 17:00 JST is a solid meeting window.

Is this tool accurate for scheduling?

Yes. It uses the IANA timezone database embedded in your browser — the same source used by operating systems and calendar apps worldwide. Accuracy depends on your device clock being synchronized via NTP, which most devices do automatically.

What timezone does Beijing use?

Beijing uses China Standard Time (CST), which is UTC+8. All of mainland China operates on a single timezone year-round. Note that CST is also an abbreviation for Central Standard Time (UTC-6) in North America — context determines which is meant.

Time Difference: Tokyo to Beijing

See the current time in Tokyo and Beijing side by side, with the fixed UTC offset (JST is UTC+9, CST is UTC+8) — Tokyo is always 1 hour ahead, updated live every second.

Tokyo, Japan

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JST UTC+9

Beijing, China

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CST UTC+8

Current Offset

+1 hour

Tokyo is 1 hour ahead of Beijing — this gap is fixed year-round (no DST in either city)

Convert a Tokyo Time to Beijing Time

Enter any hour in Tokyo (JST) to see the matching Beijing (CST) time

Tokyo time: :00 JST

Beijing: 08:00 CST

Tokyo to Beijing — Quick Reference Table

Business hours (09:00–18:00) highlighted — best overlap shaded green

Tokyo (JST)	Beijing (CST)	Status

Summary

This tool displays the live current time in both Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo — JST, UTC+9 year-round) and Beijing (Asia/Shanghai — CST, UTC+8 year-round) side by side. Neither city observes Daylight Saving Time, so the gap is always exactly 1 hour: Tokyo is 1 hour ahead of Beijing every day of the year. Use this tool to schedule calls between Japan and China, coordinate cross-border teams, or convert meeting times between the two capitals.

How it works

Your browser reads the current moment from your device clock.
It converts that moment to Asia/Tokyo time (JST, UTC+9) using the IANA timezone database built into modern browsers.
The same moment is converted to Asia/Shanghai time (CST, UTC+8), which Beijing uses.
The UTC offsets of both cities are compared — the difference is always 1 hour.
All values — Tokyo time, Beijing time, and the offset — refresh every second.
Enter any Tokyo time in the converter to instantly see the matching Beijing time.

Use cases

Scheduling video calls between Tokyo and Beijing offices.
Checking whether a colleague in Beijing is within business hours.
Planning Japan-China travel and arrival time comparisons.
Remote teams coordinating daily standups across Japan and China.
Converting a Tokyo meeting time to its Beijing equivalent.
Journalists in Tokyo checking live broadcast times for Beijing events.
Students and teachers arranging online lessons between Japan and China.
Finance professionals tracking market open hours across both exchanges.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-06-11 · Reviewed by Nham Vu