Does Shenzhen observe daylight saving time?

No. Shenzhen stays on CST (UTC+8) all year, so its clocks don't change.

Does Tokyo observe daylight saving time?

No. Tokyo stays on JST (UTC+9) all year, so its clocks don't change.

What time is it in Tokyo when it's 9 AM in Shenzhen?

10:00 AM in Tokyo, on the same day.

Shenzhen to Tokyo Meeting Planner

Tokyo is 1 hour ahead of Shenzhen right now. Their working days overlap for 7 hours today.

Shenzhen · China

8:13 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · CST

Tokyo · Japan

9:13 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · JST

Best Meeting Times Between Shenzhen and Tokyo

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Shenzhen (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Tokyo). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 7 hours of overlap today.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

ShenzhenOrganizerChina ·8:13PMnow
TokyoJapan ·9:13PMnow

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Date in Shenzhen

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Shenzhen time.

1:00PMBest · OptimalWorking hours in Shenzhen (13:00) and Tokyo (14:00).
12:00PMOption 2 · OptimalWorking hours in Shenzhen (12:00) and Tokyo (13:00).
2:00PMOption 3 · OptimalWorking hours in Shenzhen (14:00) and Tokyo (15:00).

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Each column is a one-hour slot of the first place's day. The Fit row grades how well the slot suits everyone; each row shows the local time and whether it's working hours there.
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Your meeting

Shenzhen1:00 PM UTC+8Sat, Oct 17
Tokyo2:00 PM UTC+9Sat, Oct 17
UTC2026-10-17 05:00 UTC

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Time difference between Shenzhen and Tokyo

Tokyo is 1 hour ahead of Shenzhen right now: Tokyo is on JST (UTC+9) and Shenzhen on CST (UTC+8). Neither city changes its clocks, so the gap is the same all year.

Time difference between Shenzhen and Tokyo over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Tokyo 1 hour ahead	—

Shenzhen is on China Standard Time. Tokyo is on Japan Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Shenzhen & Tokyo Scheduling

What is the time difference between Shenzhen and Tokyo?: Tokyo is 1 hour ahead of Shenzhen right now: Tokyo is on JST (UTC+9) and Shenzhen on CST (UTC+8). Neither city changes its clocks, so the gap is the same all year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Shenzhen and Tokyo?: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Shenzhen (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Tokyo). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 7 hours of overlap today.
Does Shenzhen observe daylight saving time?: No. Shenzhen stays on CST (UTC+8) all year, so its clocks don't change.
Does Tokyo observe daylight saving time?: No. Tokyo stays on JST (UTC+9) all year, so its clocks don't change.
What time is it in Tokyo when it's 9 AM in Shenzhen?: 10:00 AM in Tokyo, on the same day.

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