Osaka to Seattle Time Difference
🇯🇵 Osaka is currently 16 hours behind of 🇺🇸 Seattle. This difference varies between 17h and 16h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-16h
Business overlap
1h
Distance
8,043 km
Approx. flight
9.5h
Hour-by-Hour: Osaka to Seattle
| 🇯🇵 Osaka | 🇺🇸 Seattle | 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)
Seattle observes Daylight Saving Time, while Osaka does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 17 hours behind and 16 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, Osaka is 16 hours behind relative to Seattle.
Min difference
17h
Max difference
16h
Best Meeting Times
There are 1 overlapping business hours between Osaka and Seattle (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇯🇵 Osaka
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
🇺🇸 Seattle
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Osaka and Seattle?
The time difference between Osaka and Seattle is currently 16 hours behind. Osaka uses GMT+9 (UTC+9), while Seattle uses PDT (UTC-7). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 17 hours behind to 16 hours behind.
When it's noon in Osaka, what time is it in Seattle?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Osaka, it is 8:00 PM in Seattle. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Osaka and Seattle change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Seattle observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 17 hours behind and 16 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Osaka and Seattle?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM in Osaka (which is 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Seattle). This 1-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Osaka ahead or behind Seattle?
Osaka is currently 16 hours ahead of Seattle.
What time zone is Osaka in?
Osaka is in the Asia/Tokyo time zone, currently using GMT+9 (UTC+9). Osaka does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Osaka in Seattle?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Osaka, it is 8:00 AM in Seattle.