Current local time in Osaka, Japan
JST · UTC+09:00 · Japan Standard Time
About Osaka
Osaka, Ōsaka, Japan uses the Japan Standard Time time zone (Asia/Tokyo), currently UTC+09:00. Population: about 2,592,413.
| Country: | Japan |
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| State / region: | Ōsaka |
| Coordinates: | 34°42′N / 135°30′E |
| Population: | 2,592,413 |
| Currency: | Japanese yen (JPY) |
| Languages: | Japanese |
| Country calling code: | +81 |
Time zone in Osaka
| IANA time zone: | Asia/Tokyo |
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| Time zone name: | Japan Standard Time (JST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+09:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Osaka does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Osaka today
| Sunrise: | 06:09 |
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| Sunset: | 17:15 |
| Solar noon: | 11:42 |
| Day length: | 11h 06m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:43 – 17:41 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (JST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Osaka
- London+8 hOsaka is 8 hours ahead of London
- New York+13 hOsaka is 13 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+8 hOsaka is 8 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Osaka time
What time zone is Osaka in?
Osaka uses the IANA time zone Asia/Tokyo (Japan Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+09:00.
Does Osaka observe daylight saving time?
Osaka does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Osaka and London?
Right now Osaka is 8 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Osaka and New York?
Right now Osaka is 13 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.