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Current Time in Osaka

Japan · Asia/Tokyo · UTC+09:00

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Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
UTC Offset
UTC+09:00
Continent
Asia
Country
Japan
DST Status
Not Observed
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Offset: UTC+09:00 | TZ: Asia/Tokyo

About Osaka Time Zone

Osaka is Japan's third-largest city and its food capital, known for street food, Osaka Castle and a lively, friendly culture. Japan uses UTC+9 year-round.

Osaka is in the Japan Standard Time (JST) time zone, with the IANA identifier Asia/Tokyo and a standard offset of UTC+09:00. Japan does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so Osaka stays on UTC+09:00 all year. Standard time puts Osaka 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of India (IST) and 9 hours ahead of UTC.

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Time Difference and Best Time to Call Osaka

The table shows how Osaka compares with major time zones, and what 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in Osaka are elsewhere.

Compared with Osaka is 9:00 AM in Osaka 5:00 PM in Osaka
UTC / GMT9 hours ahead of UTC00:0008:00
India (IST)3 hours 30 minutes ahead of India (IST)05:3013:30
London (UK)9 hours ahead of London (GMT)00:0008:00
New York (US Eastern)14 hours ahead of New York (EST)19:00 (previous day)03:00

Differences use standard time. The UK and the US move their clocks by one hour in summer, so the gap with them can change by an hour for part of the year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Osaka in?

Osaka is in the Japan Standard Time (JST) time zone (Asia/Tokyo), which is UTC+09:00 in standard time.

Does Osaka observe Daylight Saving Time?

No. Osaka stays on UTC+09:00 year-round.

What is the time difference between Osaka and India?

In standard time, Osaka is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of India (IST). India uses IST (UTC+05:30) all year.

What is the UTC offset of Osaka?

The standard UTC offset of Osaka is UTC+09:00.

The live clock displayed above reflects the real-time local time currently in Osaka, making it an ideal tool for international business coordination, travel planning, remote work scheduling, and staying connected across time zones.

Nearby Cities & Time Zones

The cities listed below represent some of the most prominent urban centers near Osaka, along with their respective local times for easy comparison and scheduling.