San José to Osaka Time Difference
🇨🇷 San José is currently 15 hours ahead of 🇯🇵 Osaka.
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Difference
+15h
Business overlap
None
Distance
13,536 km
Approx. flight
15.9h
Hour-by-Hour: San José to Osaka
| 🇨🇷 San José | 🇯🇵 Osaka | Note |
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| 12:00 AM | 3:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 AM | |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 AM | |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 AM | |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 AM | |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM | |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 AM | |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM | |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 AM | |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Neither San José nor Osaka observes Daylight Saving Time. The time difference is always 15 hours ahead.
Best Meeting Times
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in San José and Osaka. Consider scheduling early morning or late evening calls to bridge the gap.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between San José and Osaka?
The time difference between San José and Osaka is currently 15 hours ahead. San José uses CST (UTC-6), while Osaka uses GMT+9 (UTC+9).
When it's noon in San José, what time is it in Osaka?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in San José, it is 3:00 AM in Osaka. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between San José and Osaka change?
No. The time difference between San José and Osaka is always 15 hours ahead — neither city observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset never changes.
What are the best times to schedule a call between San José and Osaka?
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in San José and Osaka. Consider scheduling early morning in one city or late evening in the other to find a mutually reasonable time.
Is San José ahead or behind Osaka?
San José is currently 15 hours behind Osaka.
What time zone is San José in?
San José is in the America/Costa Rica time zone, currently using CST (UTC-6). San José does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in San José in Osaka?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in San José, it is 3:00 PM in Osaka.