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Shanghai to Kyoto Converter

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Shanghai11:45 pmMon, Sep 7
ShanghaiCST
China · UTC+8
11:45 pmMon, Sep 7
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KyotoJST
Japan · UTC+9
12:45 amTue, Sep 8
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Offset

The time difference between Shanghai and Kyoto is 1 hour.

1 hour

Shanghai (CST) is behind Kyoto (JST).

CST: UTC+8

JST: UTC+9

Neither Shanghai nor Kyoto is currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

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

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

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

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.

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

Kyoto is approximately 875 miles east of Shanghai.

Quick reference

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

ShanghaiKyotoDay
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 Kyoto 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
5:34 AM
Sunset
6:13 PM
Day length
12h 38m
Kyoto
Sunrise
5:35 AM
Sunset
6:17 PM
Day length
12h 41m

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