Osaka and Kyoto are in the same time zone. When it's 3:00 PM in Osaka, it's also 3:00 PM in Kyoto. Both cities use Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9) and Japan does not observe daylight saving time.
These neighboring cities in the Kansai region are just 30 minutes apart by train. Kyoto was Japan's imperial capital for over 1,000 years, while Osaka has been the nation's commercial heart.
Any time works! With no time difference, standard business hours of 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM work perfectly for both cities.
Osaka and Kyoto form the core of the Keihanshin metropolitan area. Kyoto is famous for its temples, shrines, and traditional culture, while Osaka is known for its modern architecture, vibrant nightlife, and street food culture.