Frankfurt to Osaka Time Difference
🇩🇪 Frankfurt is currently 8 hours ahead of 🇯🇵 Osaka. This difference varies between 7h and 8h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+8h
Business overlap
1h
Distance
9,237 km
Approx. flight
10.9h
Hour-by-Hour: Frankfurt to Osaka
| 🇩🇪 Frankfurt | 🇯🇵 Osaka | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM | |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Frankfurt observes Daylight Saving Time, while Osaka does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 7 hours ahead and 8 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, Frankfurt is 8 hours ahead relative to Osaka.
Min difference
7h
Max difference
8h
Best Meeting Times
There are 1 overlapping business hours between Frankfurt and Osaka (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇩🇪 Frankfurt
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
🇯🇵 Osaka
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Frankfurt and Osaka?
The time difference between Frankfurt and Osaka is currently 8 hours ahead. Frankfurt uses GMT+1 (UTC+1), while Osaka uses GMT+9 (UTC+9). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 7 hours ahead to 8 hours ahead.
When it's noon in Frankfurt, what time is it in Osaka?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Frankfurt, it is 8:00 PM in Osaka. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Frankfurt and Osaka change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Frankfurt observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 7 hours ahead and 8 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Frankfurt and Osaka?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM in Frankfurt (which is 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Osaka). This 1-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Frankfurt ahead or behind Osaka?
Frankfurt is currently 8 hours behind Osaka.
What time zone is Frankfurt in?
Frankfurt is in the Europe/Berlin time zone, currently using GMT+1 (UTC+1). Frankfurt observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Frankfurt in Osaka?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Frankfurt, it is 8:00 AM in Osaka.