What time zone is Osaka in?

Osaka is in the Japan Standard Time timezone, abbreviated GMT+9, with a UTC offset of UTC+9.

What is the UTC offset for Osaka?

The UTC offset for Osaka is UTC+9 (GMT+9).

Does Osaka observe Daylight Saving Time?

Osaka does not currently observe Daylight Saving Time. The GMT+9 offset (UTC+9) stays constant all year.

What is the current local time in Osaka?

The current local time in Osaka, Japan can be seen live on this page. The city is in the Japan Standard Time timezone (GMT+9, UTC+9).

How do I convert Osaka time to other time zones?

Use the WorldTimePage Timezone Converter at https://worldtimepage.com/convert. Enter Osaka (GMT+9, UTC+9) as the source timezone and select your destination city or timezone.

Are Osaka and Tokyo on the same time?

Yes — both Osaka and Tokyo are in Japan and share the Japan Standard Time timezone (GMT+9, UTC+9). They follow the exact same local time, including any daylight saving transitions.

How many people live in Osaka?

Osaka has a population of approximately 2.7 million. It is located in Japan and observes the Japan Standard Time timezone (GMT+9, UTC+9).

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Current Time in Osaka

Q: What time is it in Osaka right now?

The current local time in Osaka is displayed live at the top of this page. Osaka observes the Japan Standard Time timezone (GMT+9, UTC+9).

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05:34:49

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

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See the exact local time in Osaka Japan. The live clock above updates every second.Osaka follows Japan Standard Time (GMT+9, UTC+9). Use the sections below for timezone details, UTC offset, DST status, and comparisons with other cities worldwide.

Current Local Time in Osaka

What Time Is It in Osaka Right Now?

The current local time in Osaka, Japan is 05:34:49 AM on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Osaka observes the Japan Standard Time timezone (GMT+9, UTC+9). The city is currently on standard GMT+9 time.

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Osaka Time Zone Information

UTC offset, DST status, and Osaka timezone details

Timezone: Japan Standard Time
UTC Offset: UTC+9
IANA Identifier: Asia/Tokyo

Daylight Saving Time: Not observed / not active
Country: 🇯🇵 Japan

Osaka maintains a stable UTC offset of UTC+9 year-round, making it easy to schedule international calls and meetings.

How to Compare Osaka Time With Other Cities

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Check the current local time in Osaka (GMT+9, UTC+9) at the top of this page — the clock updates every second.
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Osaka Time Zone Information

Time Zone Details

Time Zone: GMT+9
Full Name: Japan Standard Time
UTC Offset: UTC+9
IANA Zone: Asia/Tokyo
Country: 🇯🇵 Japan
DST Active: No — Standard time is in effect

Osaka is located in Japan and observes the Asia/Tokyo time zone. The current UTC offset is UTC+9. This timezone does not observe Daylight Saving Time.