Tokyo is always 1 hour ahead of Beijing. When it's 9:00 AM in Beijing, it's 10:00 AM in Tokyo. China uses CST (UTC+8) while Japan uses JST (UTC+9). Neither country observes DST.
Asia's two largest economies have extensive business and diplomatic ties despite historical complexities.
Business hours overlap almost completely! 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Beijing corresponds to 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tokyo. Trade and investment coordination is straightforward.
Beijing and Tokyo are connected by frequent 3.5-hour flights. Air China, ANA, and JAL operate multiple daily services.