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Shanghai to Kobe Converter

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Shanghai10:54 pmSun, Jul 19
ShanghaiCST
China · UTC+8
10:54 pmSun, Jul 19
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KobeJST
Japan · UTC+9
11:54 pmSun, Jul 19
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Offset

The time difference between Shanghai and Kobe is 1 hour.

1 hour

Shanghai (CST) is behind Kobe (JST).

CST: UTC+8

JST: UTC+9

Neither Shanghai nor Kobe is currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–4 PM in Shanghai (10 AM–5 PM in Kobe).

Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.

Suggested time: 12:00 PM Shanghai (1:00 PM Kobe).

Public holidays in 2026

National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.

China

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)Tue, Feb 17
  • Labour DayFri, May 1
  • Dragon Boat FestivalFri, Jun 19
  • Mid-Autumn FestivalFri, Sep 25
  • National DayThu, Oct 1

Japan

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Coming of Age DayMon, Jan 12
  • Foundation DayWed, Feb 11
  • The Emperor's BirthdayMon, Feb 23
  • Vernal Equinox DayFri, Mar 20
  • Shōwa DayWed, Apr 29
  • Constitution Memorial DayWed, May 6
  • Greenery DayMon, May 4
  • Children's DayTue, May 5
  • Marine DayMon, Jul 20
  • Mountain DayTue, Aug 11
  • Respect for the Aged DayMon, Sep 21
  • Autumnal Equinox DayWed, Sep 23
  • Sports DayMon, Oct 12
  • Culture DayTue, Nov 3
  • Labour Thanksgiving DayMon, Nov 23

About these zones

Shanghai uses China Standard Time (CST). To call China, dial +86.

Kobe uses Japan Standard Time (JST). To call Japan, dial +81.

Kobe is approximately 825 miles east of Shanghai.

Quick reference

Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.

ShanghaiKobeDay
12:00 am1:00 amSame day
1:00 am2:00 amSame day
2:00 am3:00 amSame day
3:00 am4:00 amSame day
4:00 am5:00 amSame day
5:00 am6:00 amSame day
6:00 am7:00 amSame day
7:00 am8:00 amSame day
8:00 am9:00 amSame day
9:00 am10:00 amSame day
10:00 am11:00 amSame day
11:00 am12:00 pmSame day
12:00 pm1:00 pmSame day
1:00 pm2:00 pmSame day
2:00 pm3:00 pmSame day
3:00 pm4:00 pmSame day
4:00 pm5:00 pmSame day
5:00 pm6:00 pmSame day
6:00 pm7:00 pmSame day
7:00 pm8:00 pmSame day
8:00 pm9:00 pmSame day
9:00 pm10:00 pmSame day
10:00 pm11:00 pmSame day
11:00 pm12:00 am+1 day

Daylight saving time

Neither Shanghai nor Kobe observes daylight saving time. The offset between these zones remains constant year-round.

See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.

Daylight today

Shanghai
Sunrise
5:03 AM
Sunset
6:59 PM
Day length
13h 56m
Kobe
Sunrise
5:00 AM
Sunset
7:12 PM
Day length
14h 12m

Daylight overlap: 13h 9m — 5:03 AM–6:12 PM in Shanghai (6:03 AM–7:12 PM in Kobe). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.

Airports in these zones

Airports in China Standard Time

  • PVG
  • SHA
  • PEK
  • PKX
  • SZX
  • CAN
  • FUO
  • CTU
  • TFU
  • TSN

Airports in Japan Standard Time

  • HND
  • NRT
  • ITM
  • KIX
  • UKB
  • NGO
  • NKM
  • CTS
  • OKD
  • FUK

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am Shanghai in Kobe?
9:00 am Shanghai is 10:00 am Kobe.
What is 12:00 pm Shanghai in Kobe?
12:00 pm Shanghai is 1:00 pm Kobe.
What is 12:30 pm Shanghai in Kobe?
12:30 pm Shanghai is 1:30 pm Kobe.
What is 2:00 pm Shanghai in Kobe?
2:00 pm Shanghai is 3:00 pm Kobe.
What is 5:00 pm Shanghai in Kobe?
5:00 pm Shanghai is 6:00 pm Kobe.
What is 11:30 pm Shanghai in Kobe?
11:30 pm Shanghai is 12:30 am Kobe, the next day.