Time Now in Osaka, Japan 🇯🇵
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Osaka ranks
#6 for first into the new day.
Lat/Long: 34.69° N, 135.5° E
Elevation: 4 m above sea level
Population rank: #3 of 1,336 cities in Japan by population
Prefecture: Osaka
IANA Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
Timezone: JST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Japan: JST
Local time in Osaka runs on a UTC+09:00 offset (Asia/Tokyo). Osaka does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Osaka sits far enough from the equator to feel a clear, if moderate, change of seasons. At about 4 m, Osaka is practically at sea level. Tokyo is the nearest major hub, roughly 393 km distant. As one of Japan's largest cities, Osaka is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
Time & Daylight in Osaka
Daylight Hours in Osaka
Osaka gets 11h 54m of daylight today. Sunrise in Osaka is at 05:51 and sunset in Osaka is at 17:45.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 49m near the December solstice to 14h 29m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Osaka and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Osaka right now.
Other Cities in Japan with Local Time
Cities Sharing Osaka's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Osaka.
Weather in Osaka
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Prayer Times in Osaka
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 29 Sep ● | 04:24 | 05:50 | 11:48 | 15:12 | 17:46 | 19:16 |
| Wed, 30 Sep | 04:25 | 05:51 | 11:48 | 15:11 | 17:45 | 19:15 |
| Thu, 1 Oct | 04:25 | 05:52 | 11:47 | 15:10 | 17:43 | 19:13 |
| Fri, 2 Oct | 04:26 | 05:52 | 11:47 | 15:09 | 17:42 | 19:12 |
| Sat, 3 Oct | 04:27 | 05:53 | 11:47 | 15:08 | 17:40 | 19:10 |
| Sun, 4 Oct | 04:28 | 05:54 | 11:46 | 15:07 | 17:39 | 19:09 |
| Mon, 5 Oct | 04:28 | 05:55 | 11:46 | 15:06 | 17:38 | 19:08 |
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Osaka Sunrise & Sunset Widget
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Osaka Moon Phase Widget
Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Osaka
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14-day Forecast for Osaka
Moon Phases & Times for Osaka
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
93.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 18:58
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 09:31
View the detailed moon calendar for Osaka with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
Distances & Clock Changes in Osaka
How Far Is Osaka From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 393 km | ENE (73deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,489 km | WSW (242deg) |
| Singapore | 4,951 km | SW (228deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,348 km | W (271deg) |
| Moscow | 7,337 km | NW (322deg) |
| Dubai | 7,602 km | WNW (286deg) |
| Sydney | 7,797 km | SSE (166deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,190 km | NE (53deg) |
Osaka's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Osaka and you would surface in the open ocean, near 34.7deg S, 44.5deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Osaka
What time is it in Osaka right now?
The current local time in Osaka is 09:39 on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Osaka follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Osaka in?
Osaka uses the Asia/Tokyo IANA time zone (UTC+09:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Osaka?
Is Osaka on daylight saving time right now?
No — Osaka is not currently observing daylight saving time as of September 29, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Osaka tonight?
The moon phase over Osaka tonight is Waning Gibbous with 93.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Osaka?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Osaka, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.