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Current Time in Osaka, Japan

Check the current local time in Osaka, Japan. Osaka uses the Asia/Tokyo time zone, with JST (UTC +9:00) during standard time.

Sunrise today
4:46 PM
Sunset today
7:15 AM
Day length
14h 28m
Population
2.6 M
Coordinates: 34.6937° N, 135.5023° E · Elevation: 38 m · Sun data calculated for today, June 24, 2026
Osaka, Japan — Live Clock
1:06:33 PM
JST Live timezone
Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Osaka Time Zone

Time Zone

Asia/Tokyo

Osaka, Japan

Current zone: JST

Source: IANA Time Zone Database

Standard Time

JST

UTC +9:00

Used outside daylight saving time

Daylight Time

Not Observed

Year-round standard time

Next DST Change

No DST change

Standard time year-round

No seasonal offset changes

About Osaka Time (JST)

Osaka is located in Japan and uses the Asia/Tokyo time zone. For anyone coordinating calls or meetings internationally, the key question is rarely "what time is it" — it's which hours in Osaka overlap with your own working day. Use the world clock comparison further down the page to see at a glance how Osaka aligns with other major cities.

Scheduling tip: Always reference a city name in calendar invites rather than a fixed UTC offset. Calendar apps like Google Calendar and Outlook will automatically adjust for any clock changes on both ends, so your meeting stays at the intended local time for everyone involved.

Osaka vs Major Cities

UTC UTC +9:00
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London UTC +1:00
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New York UTC -4:00
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Singapore UTC +8:00
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Dubai UTC +4:00
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Tokyo UTC +9:00
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Mumbai UTC +5:30
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Other Cities in Asia/Tokyo

These cities share the same time zone as Osaka — when it's 1:06:33 PM here, it's the same local time there.

Other Cities in Japan

Major cities in Japan — some may be in a different time zone than Osaka if the country spans multiple zones.

Need to Schedule a Call to Osaka?

Find the perfect overlap time between your timezone and Osaka. Our calculator shows when business hours align.

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Reviewed by iFormat Time Tools Team Last updated

Time zone data verified against the IANA Time Zone Database. DST rules, UTC offsets, and city assignments are checked against IANA tzdata and updated whenever DST policy changes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Osaka time

What time is it in Osaka right now?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Osaka, Japan, updated every second. Right now, Osaka is on JST with a UTC offset of UTC +9:00. The time updates automatically — no need to refresh the page.

What timezone is Osaka in?

Osaka uses the Asia/Tokyo timezone, fixed at JST (UTC +9:00) year-round with no daylight saving time. The offset never changes, making Osaka a predictable anchor for international scheduling.

How many hours ahead or behind is Osaka?

Osaka is currently UTC +9:00 from UTC. The offset is fixed year-round — always check the live clock above for the current difference.

Does Osaka observe daylight saving time?

No. Osaka stays on JST (UTC +9:00) year-round — no seasonal clock changes. This means the time difference between Osaka and cities that do observe DST will shift by one hour each spring and autumn when those cities change their clocks.

Is Osaka on JST right now?

Osaka is always on JST (UTC +9:00) — no daylight saving time. The offset is stable year-round, so Osaka is easy to schedule with. However, if you are calling from a city that observes DST, your local offset to Osaka will shift by one hour twice a year.

What is the best time to call Osaka from New York?

The best call window from New York to Osaka depends on the current offset. Osaka is currently UTC +9:00 from UTC. Aim for a time when both cities are comfortably within 9:00 AM–5:00 PM — use the time difference table on this page to find the current gap.