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Current Time in Osaka, Japan

Q: What timezone is Osaka in?

Osaka is in the JST timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Tokyo. The UTC offset is +9:00 (year-round).

Q: What is the UTC offset for Osaka?

Osaka's UTC offset is UTC+9:00 year-round. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

Q: What continent is Osaka in?

Osaka is located in Asia. It is the 2.7 million population city in Japan.

Japan · JST · UTC+9:00

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Asia/Tokyo

Osaka Timezone Details

Timezone	JST
UTC Offset (standard)	UTC+9:00
Daylight Saving Time	No (not observed)
IANA Timezone ID	Asia/Tokyo
Country	Japan
Population	2.7 million

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📅 Public Holidays in Japan (2026)

Upcoming public holidays for Japan. Dates marked (est.) are approximate and subject to official confirmation.

Jan 1

New Year's Day

Jan 12

Coming of Age Day

Feb 11

National Foundation Day

Mar 20

Vernal Equinox Day

Apr 29

Showa Day

May 3

Constitution Memorial Day

May 4

Greenery Day

May 5

Children's Day

Aug 11

Mountain Day

Sep 21

Respect for the Aged Day

Nov 3

Culture Day

Nov 23

Labour Thanksgiving Day

Business hours may be affected on these dates. Check local schedules before planning calls or visits.

📞 Best Time to Call Osaka

Find the best hours for a call between Osaka (JST, UTC+9:00) and another city.

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About Osaka Time Zone (JST)

Osaka, Japan's second-largest metropolitan area and economic powerhouse, uses Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9) year-round. Japan does not observe Daylight Saving Time.

Key fact: Osaka is in the same timezone as Tokyo.

Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Osaka with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Osaka Time

What time is it in Osaka right now? +

The current time in Osaka, Japan is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Osaka is in the JST timezone (UTC+9:00).

What timezone is Osaka in? +

Osaka is in the JST timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Tokyo. The UTC offset is +9:00 (year-round).

Does Osaka observe Daylight Saving Time? +

No, Osaka does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The local time stays at UTC+9:00 throughout the entire year.

What is the UTC offset for Osaka? +

Osaka's UTC offset is UTC+9:00 year-round. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

What is the time difference between Osaka and London? +

Osaka (JST) is UTC+9:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Osaka is in the same timezone as Tokyo.

How do I convert Osaka time to UTC? +

To convert Osaka time to UTC, subtract UTC+9:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Osaka and the UTC offset is UTC+9:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.

What continent is Osaka in? +

Osaka is located in Asia. It is the 2.7 million population city in Japan.

What is the IANA timezone name for Osaka? +

The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Osaka is Asia/Tokyo. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.

What time is sunrise in Osaka today? +

Today's sunrise and sunset times for Osaka are displayed live in the weather panel at the top of this page. The exact times update daily based on Osaka's latitude and the current date. Sunrise typically varies between approximately 5:00–8:00 AM depending on the season, with the earliest sunrises around the summer solstice (June) and the latest around the winter solstice (December).

What time does it get dark in Osaka? +

Sunset times in Osaka are shown live at the top of this page. Sunset varies by season: in summer, the sun may set as late as 8:00–9:00 PM, while in winter, sunset can occur as early as 4:00–5:00 PM. Check the live display for today's exact sunset time.

How long is a flight from Osaka? +

Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Kansai International (KIX) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from Osaka to London, Osaka to New York, Osaka to Dubai, Osaka to Tokyo.