Current time in Osaka, Japan

Osaka follows Japan Standard Time (JST) and remains on the same time throughout the year. Note: Osaka shares the same time zone as Tokyo.

Quick facts:

• Time zone: JST (UTC +9:00)
• Daylight Saving: Not observed
• UTC offset: +9 hours
• IANA zone: Asia/Tokyo

Time difference from Osaka:

• Osaka ↔ Sydney: Sydney is usually 1–2 hours ahead (depending on Australian DST)
• Osaka ↔ Auckland: Auckland is usually 3–4 hours ahead
• Osaka ↔ Los Angeles: LA is usually 16–17 hours behind (depending on US DST)
• Osaka ↔ New York: NY is usually 13–14 hours behind (depending on US DST)
• Osaka ↔ London: London is usually 9 hours behind (sometimes 8 during UK DST)

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Osaka use Daylight Saving Time?
No. Japan stays on JST (UTC +9) all year.

What time zone is Osaka in?
Japan Standard Time (JST), UTC +9:00.

Is Osaka the same time as Tokyo?
Yes. Tokyo and Osaka both follow JST (UTC +9).