Osaka Tokyo Time Difference

Is There a Time Difference Between Osaka and Tokyo?

Osaka and Tokyo share the same timezone year-round. When it's 12:00 PM in Tokyo, it's also 12:00 PM in Osaka. Japan does not observe DST.

All of Japan uses Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9) regardless of location. The entire country operates on a single timezone.

Best Time to Call Osaka from Tokyo

Any time works! Business hours are identical. The Shinkansen connects the two cities in about 2.5 hours, making same-day business trips common.

Osaka is Japan's second-largest metropolitan area and commercial hub. While Tokyo is the capital, Osaka is known as Japan's kitchen and is a major business center especially for manufacturing and commerce.

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