Geneva to Osaka Time Difference
🇨🇭 Geneva 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
9,689 km
Approx. flight
11.4h
Hour-by-Hour: Geneva to Osaka
| 🇨🇭 Geneva | 🇯🇵 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)
Geneva 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, Geneva is 8 hours ahead relative to Osaka.
Min difference
7h
Max difference
8h
Best Meeting Times
There are 1 overlapping business hours between Geneva and Osaka (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇨🇭 Geneva
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
🇯🇵 Osaka
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Geneva and Osaka?
The time difference between Geneva and Osaka is currently 8 hours ahead. Geneva 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 Geneva, what time is it in Osaka?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Geneva, it is 8:00 PM in Osaka. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Geneva and Osaka change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Geneva 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 Geneva and Osaka?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM in Geneva (which is 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Osaka). This 1-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Geneva ahead or behind Osaka?
Geneva is currently 8 hours behind Osaka.
What time zone is Geneva in?
Geneva is in the Europe/Zurich time zone, currently using GMT+1 (UTC+1). Geneva observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Geneva in Osaka?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Geneva, it is 8:00 AM in Osaka.