Current Local Time in Osaka
Osaka, Japan (GMT+9)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Osaka follows Japan Standard Time (JST), which is UTC+9. The city does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the offset remains constant year-round.
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⏰Time Zone Facts
Asia/TokyoData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Osaka
☀️Climate
Humid subtropical with hot humid summers (27-33°C) and mild winters (3-10°C).
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📍About Osaka Time Zone
Osaka is located in the Asia/Tokyo time zone (UTC+9). As a major metropolitan city in Japan, Osaka serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Osaka is 14 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Osaka, consider that standard business hours are typically Shops 10 AM to 8 PM. Dotonbori never sleeps. Restaurants until late. local time. Osaka does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+9.
Osaka has a population of approximately 2.8M (19.3M in the metro area). The local currency is the Japanese Yen (¥). To call Osaka from abroad, use the country code +81 6. The primary language spoken is Japanese.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Osaka time is 14 hours ahead of New York, and 9 hours ahead of London. This makes Osaka well-positioned for Asia-Pacific business operations. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Osaka Time
- • Time Zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: Japan (JP)
- • Coordinates: 34.69°, 135.50°
- • Calling Code: +81 6