Current Time in Osaka
The live local time in Osaka, Japan — Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo). Compare it with major cities below, or open the full world clock map.
Time in Osaka
Osaka follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Its offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) changes when daylight saving time is in effect, so the live clock above always shows the real local time right now.
Daylight saving: Osaka does not currently observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset stays the same all year round.
To plan a call or event across zones, compare Osaka with other cities in the list above, browse every offset on the interactive time zone map, or turn any moment into a shareable code with the Discord timestamp generator.
Osaka quick facts
- Country
- Japan
- Time zone
- Asia/Tokyo
- UTC offset
- UTC+9 all year
- Calling code
- +81
- Population (metro area, approx.)
- ≈ 18.9 million
- Coordinates
- 34.69°N, 135.5°E
Best time to call Osaka
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 10:00 PM–6:00 AM in Osaka. There is little or no business-hours overlap — aim for early morning or late evening instead.
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in London, it's 5:00 PM–1:00 AM in Osaka. There is little or no business-hours overlap — aim for early morning or late evening instead.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Osaka in?+
Osaka is in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. The live clock shows its current UTC offset, which already accounts for daylight saving where it applies.
Does Osaka observe daylight saving time?+
The times shown use the current IANA time zone (Asia/Tokyo), so daylight saving is reflected automatically whenever Japan observes it.
When do the clocks change in Osaka?+
Osaka does not currently observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset stays the same all year round.
What is the best time to call Osaka from New York?+
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 10:00 PM–6:00 AM in Osaka. There is little or no business-hours overlap — aim for early morning or late evening instead.