Fukuoka is 1 hour ahead of Shanghai. Fukuoka uses Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9) while Shanghai uses China Standard Time (CST, UTC+8). When it's 12:00 PM in Fukuoka, it's 11:00 AM in Shanghai.
Neither country observes daylight saving time, so the 1-hour difference remains constant year-round.
Best calling time: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Fukuoka time. This corresponds to 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM in Shanghai, covering standard business hours.
Fukuoka and Shanghai have strong business connections across the East China Sea. Direct flights take only about 1.5 hours, making it a popular route for business travelers. Fukuoka is a gateway for Japan-China trade.