San Francisco to Osaka Time Difference
🇺🇸 San Francisco is currently 16 hours ahead of 🇯🇵 Osaka. This difference varies between 16h and 17h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+16h
Business overlap
None
Distance
8,642 km
Approx. flight
10.2h
Hour-by-Hour: San Francisco to Osaka
| 🇺🇸 San Francisco | 🇯🇵 Osaka | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 AM | |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 AM | |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM | |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 AM | |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM | |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM | |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 AM | |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
San Francisco observes Daylight Saving Time, while Osaka does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 16 hours ahead and 17 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, San Francisco is 16 hours ahead relative to Osaka.
Min difference
16h
Max difference
17h
Best Meeting Times
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in San Francisco and Osaka. Consider scheduling early morning or late evening calls to bridge the gap.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Osaka?
The time difference between San Francisco and Osaka is currently 16 hours ahead. San Francisco uses PDT (UTC-7), while Osaka uses GMT+9 (UTC+9). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 16 hours ahead to 17 hours ahead.
When it's noon in San Francisco, what time is it in Osaka?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in San Francisco, it is 4:00 AM in Osaka. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between San Francisco and Osaka change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because San Francisco observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 16 hours ahead and 17 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between San Francisco and Osaka?
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in San Francisco and Osaka. Consider scheduling early morning in one city or late evening in the other to find a mutually reasonable time.
Is San Francisco ahead or behind Osaka?
San Francisco is currently 16 hours behind Osaka.
What time zone is San Francisco in?
San Francisco is in the America/Los Angeles time zone, currently using PDT (UTC-7). San Francisco observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in San Francisco in Osaka?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in San Francisco, it is 4:00 PM in Osaka.