Time Difference

Tokyo vs Chengdu Time Difference

Compare the current local time in Tokyo, Japan and Chengdu, China.

Live local timeDST awareUTC offsets

From

Tokyo

Japan

12:22 PM

Sun, Nov 1

UTC+9Asia/Tokyo

Difference

1 hour

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Chengdu

China

11:22 AM

Sun, Nov 1

UTC+8Asia/Shanghai

Current difference

Chengdu is currently 1 hour behind Tokyo.

This difference is calculated using the current UTC offsets for both locations and automatically reflects daylight-saving changes.

24-hour comparison

Compare Tokyo and Chengdu hour by hour

See how a full local day in Tokyo, Japan maps to Chengdu, China. TimeInOne automatically accounts for timezone offsets, date changes and daylight-saving transitions.

24-hour day

Best working-hours overlap

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Tokyo

corresponds to 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chengdu.

8 hours overlap

Tokyo

Asia/Tokyo

Chengdu

Asia/Shanghai

Availability

12:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

11:00 PM

Previous day

Sat, Oct 31

Night

1:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

12:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

Night

2:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

1:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

Night

3:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

2:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

Night

4:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

3:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

Night

5:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

4:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

Night

6:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

5:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

Night

7:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

6:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

Night

8:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

7:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

Possible

9:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

8:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

Possible

10:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

9:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

Good overlap

11:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

10:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

Good overlap

12:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

11:00 AM

Sun, Nov 1

Good overlap

1:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

12:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

Good overlap

2:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

1:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

Good overlap

3:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

2:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

Good overlap

4:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

3:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

Good overlap

5:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

4:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

Good overlap

6:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

5:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

Possible

7:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

6:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

Possible

8:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

7:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

Possible

9:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

8:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

Night

10:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

9:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

Night

11:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

10:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

Night

Working-hour labels use a general 9:00 AM–6:00 PM schedule. Individual schedules may differ.

On daylight-saving transition dates, a local day can contain 23 or 25 real hours instead of 24.

Call planning

Best time to call Chengdu from Tokyo

Compare typical business hours in Tokyo, Japan and Chengdu, China to find a practical time for calls, meetings or international coordination.

Tokyo

12:22 PM – 6:22 PM

Japan

Best overlap

Chengdu

11:22 AM – 5:22 PM

China

The best time to call Chengdu from Tokyo is between 12:22 PM and 6:22 PM in Tokyo. This corresponds to 11:22 AM – 5:22 PM in Chengdu.

Other reasonable windows

Tokyo

6:22 PM – 9:22 PM

Chengdu

5:22 PM – 8:22 PM

Recommendations use typical 9:00 AM–6:00 PM business hours and a broader 7:00 AM–9:00 PM acceptable calling window. Individual schedules may differ.

Time difference explained

Tokyo and Chengdu time difference explained

Current local-time relationship

Chengdu is currently 1 hour behind Tokyo.

Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo and currently has an offset of UTC+9. Chengdu uses Asia/Shanghai and currently has an offset of UTC+8.

Working-hours overlap

For a typical 9:00 AM–6:00 PM workday, the cities overlap from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM in Tokyo, corresponding to 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in Chengdu.

Because UTC offsets can change during the year, always check the selected date when planning an important international call or meeting.

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FAQ

Tokyo to Chengdu time difference FAQ

Common questions about the current time difference, UTC offsets, daylight-saving changes and practical calling hours between Tokyo and Chengdu.

What is the time difference between Tokyo and Chengdu?

The current time difference between Tokyo and Chengdu is 1 hour. Chengdu is currently 1 hour behind Tokyo.

Is Chengdu ahead of or behind Tokyo?

Chengdu is currently 1 hour behind Tokyo.

What time is it in Chengdu when it is 9:00 AM in Tokyo?

Using the current UTC offsets, 9:00 AM in Tokyo corresponds to 8:00 AM in Chengdu. The exact difference can change when daylight-saving rules change.

What is the best time to call Chengdu from Tokyo?

Typical 9:00 AM–6:00 PM business hours overlap between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM in Tokyo. This corresponds to 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in Chengdu.

Can the time difference between Tokyo and Chengdu change?

Yes. The time difference can change if Tokyo or Chengdu changes its UTC offset because of daylight-saving or other local time-zone rules. TimeInOne uses the IANA zones Asia/Tokyo and Asia/Shanghai for date-aware calculations.