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Tokyo
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11:52 AM
Mon, Aug 17
UTC+9Asia/Tokyo
Time Difference
Tokyo vs Osaka Time Difference
Compare the current local time in Tokyo, Japan and Osaka, Japan.
Live local timeDST awareUTC offsets
Current difference
Tokyo and Osaka currently have the same local time.
This difference is calculated using the current UTC offsets for both locations and automatically reflects daylight-saving changes.
24-hour comparison
Compare Tokyo and Osaka hour by hour
See how a full local day in Tokyo, Japan maps to Osaka, Japan. TimeInOne automatically accounts for timezone offsets, date changes and daylight-saving transitions.
Best working-hours overlap
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Tokyo
corresponds to 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Osaka.
Tokyo
Asia/Tokyo
Osaka
Asia/Tokyo
Availability
12:00 AM
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12:00 AM
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Night
1:00 AM
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1:00 AM
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2:00 AM
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2:00 AM
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Night
3:00 AM
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3:00 AM
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Night
4:00 AM
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4:00 AM
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5:00 AM
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5:00 AM
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Night
6:00 AM
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6:00 AM
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Night
7:00 AM
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7:00 AM
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Possible
8:00 AM
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8:00 AM
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Possible
9:00 AM
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9:00 AM
Mon, Aug 17
Good overlap
10:00 AM
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10:00 AM
Mon, Aug 17
Good overlap
11:00 AM
Mon, Aug 17
11:00 AM
Mon, Aug 17
Good overlap
12:00 PM
Mon, Aug 17
12:00 PM
Mon, Aug 17
Good overlap
1:00 PM
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1:00 PM
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Good overlap
2:00 PM
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2:00 PM
Mon, Aug 17
Good overlap
3:00 PM
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3:00 PM
Mon, Aug 17
Good overlap
4:00 PM
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4:00 PM
Mon, Aug 17
Good overlap
5:00 PM
Mon, Aug 17
5:00 PM
Mon, Aug 17
Good overlap
6:00 PM
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6:00 PM
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Possible
7:00 PM
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7:00 PM
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8:00 PM
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8:00 PM
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9:00 PM
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9:00 PM
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Night
10:00 PM
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10:00 PM
Mon, Aug 17
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11:00 PM
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11:00 PM
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Night
Working-hour labels use a general 9:00 AM–6:00 PM schedule. Individual schedules may differ.
On daylight-saving transition dates, a local day can contain 23 or 25 real hours instead of 24.
Call planning
Best time to call Osaka from Tokyo
Compare typical business hours in Tokyo, Japan and Osaka, Japan to find a practical time for calls, meetings or international coordination.
Tokyo
11:52 AM – 6:52 PM
Japan
Best overlap
Osaka
11:52 AM – 6:52 PM
Japan
The best time to call Osaka from Tokyo is between 11:52 AM and 6:52 PM in Tokyo. This corresponds to 11:52 AM – 6:52 PM in Osaka.
Other reasonable windows
Tokyo
6:52 PM – 9:52 PM
Osaka
6:52 PM – 9:52 PM
Recommendations use typical 9:00 AM–6:00 PM business hours and a broader 7:00 AM–9:00 PM acceptable calling window. Individual schedules may differ.
Time difference explained
Tokyo and Osaka time difference explained
Current local-time relationship
Tokyo and Osaka currently share the same local time.
Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo and currently has an offset of UTC+9. Osaka uses Asia/Tokyo and currently has an offset of UTC+9.
Working-hours overlap
For a typical 9:00 AM–6:00 PM workday, the cities overlap from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM in Tokyo, corresponding to 9:00 AM–6:00 PM in Osaka.
Because UTC offsets can change during the year, always check the selected date when planning an important international call or meeting.
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FAQ
Tokyo to Osaka time difference FAQ
Common questions about the current time difference, UTC offsets, daylight-saving changes and practical calling hours between Tokyo and Osaka.
What is the time difference between Tokyo and Osaka?
Tokyo, Japan and Osaka, Japan currently have the same local time.
Is Osaka ahead of or behind Tokyo?
Tokyo and Osaka currently have the same local time.
What time is it in Osaka when it is 9:00 AM in Tokyo?
Using the current UTC offsets, 9:00 AM in Tokyo corresponds to 9:00 AM in Osaka. The exact difference can change when daylight-saving rules change.
What is the best time to call Osaka from Tokyo?
Typical 9:00 AM–6:00 PM business hours overlap between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM in Tokyo. This corresponds to 9:00 AM–6:00 PM in Osaka.
Can the time difference between Tokyo and Osaka change?
Yes. The time difference can change if Tokyo or Osaka changes its UTC offset because of daylight-saving or other local time-zone rules. TimeInOne uses the IANA zones Asia/Tokyo and Asia/Tokyo for date-aware calculations.