Does Osaka observe daylight saving time?

No. Osaka stays on JST (UTC+9) all year, so its clocks don't change.

Does San Francisco observe daylight saving time?

Yes. San Francisco is on PDT (UTC-7) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to PST (UTC-8).

What time is it in San Francisco when it's 9 AM in Osaka?

5:00 PM in San Francisco, the day before (Sat, Oct 17, when it's Sun, Oct 18 in Osaka).

Osaka to San Francisco Meeting Planner

San Francisco is 16 hours behind Osaka right now. Their working days don't overlap today.

Osaka · Japan

12:36 PM

Sun, Oct 18 · JST

San Francisco · United States

8:36 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · PDT · summer time

Best Meeting Times Between Osaka and San Francisco

No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 11:00 AM in Osaka, which is 7:00 PM in San Francisco; consider splitting into two shorter meetings or shifting someone's hours.

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OsakaOrganizerJapan ·12:36PMnow
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Date in Osaka

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Osaka time.

11:00AMBest · GoodWorking hours in Osaka (11:00); just outside working hours in San Francisco (19:00, previous day).
10:00AMOption 2 · GoodWorking hours in Osaka (10:00); just outside working hours in San Francisco (18:00, previous day).
9:00AMOption 3 · GoodWorking hours in Osaka (09:00); just outside working hours in San Francisco (17:00, previous day).

The whole day

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Each column is a one-hour slot of the first place's day. The Fit row grades how well the slot suits everyone; each row shows the local time and whether it's working hours there.
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OsakaUTC+9
San FranciscoPDT
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Your meeting

Osaka11:00 AM UTC+9Sun, Oct 18
San Francisco7:00 PM PDTSat, Oct 17
UTC2026-10-18 02:00 UTC

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Time difference between Osaka and San Francisco

San Francisco is 16 hours behind Osaka right now: San Francisco is on PDT (UTC-7) and Osaka on JST (UTC+9). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in San Francisco: then San Francisco is 17 hours behind Osaka.

Time difference between Osaka and San Francisco over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	San Francisco 16 hours behind	—
Sun, Nov 1	San Francisco 17 hours behind	Clocks go back in San Francisco
Sun, Mar 14, 2027	San Francisco 16 hours behind	Clocks go forward in San Francisco

Osaka is on Japan Standard Time. San Francisco is on Pacific Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Osaka & San Francisco Scheduling

What is the time difference between Osaka and San Francisco?: San Francisco is 16 hours behind Osaka right now: San Francisco is on PDT (UTC-7) and Osaka on JST (UTC+9). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in San Francisco: then San Francisco is 17 hours behind Osaka.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Osaka and San Francisco?: No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 11:00 AM in Osaka, which is 7:00 PM in San Francisco; consider splitting into two shorter meetings or shifting someone's hours.
Does Osaka observe daylight saving time?: No. Osaka stays on JST (UTC+9) all year, so its clocks don't change.
Does San Francisco observe daylight saving time?: Yes. San Francisco is on PDT (UTC-7) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to PST (UTC-8).
What time is it in San Francisco when it's 9 AM in Osaka?: 5:00 PM in San Francisco, the day before (Sat, Oct 17, when it's Sun, Oct 18 in Osaka).

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