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Japan Standard Time (JST) · UTC+9
About Osaka
Osaka is Japan's third-largest city and the commercial heart of the Kansai region, with a long history as a merchant city and major port. It is famous for its street food, especially takoyaki and okonomiyaki, Osaka Castle, the neon lights of Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan, and it is a convenient base for day trips to Kyoto, Nara and Kobe.
Osaka uses Japan Standard Time, UTC+9, with no daylight saving. Japan has only one time zone, so Osaka always shows the same time as Tokyo and the rest of the country. Kansai International Airport, built on an island in Osaka Bay, handles many long-haul arrivals. In winter, Osaka is nine hours ahead of London; during the UK summer, the difference is eight hours.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Osaka in?
Osaka is in the Japan Standard Time time zone (JST), which is UTC+9.
Does Osaka observe daylight saving time?
No. Osaka does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+9 all year.
What is the time difference between Osaka and UTC?
Osaka is currently UTC+9.
What is the dialling code for Osaka?
The international dialling code for Osaka is +81.
When is the best time to call Osaka from London?
Normal office hours don’t overlap. Early morning in one city and early evening in the other is usually the best compromise.