Does Osaka observe daylight saving time?

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

Does Sydney observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Apr 4, 2027, to AEST (UTC+10).

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

11:00 AM in Sydney, on the same day.

Osaka to Sydney Meeting Planner

Sydney is 2 hours ahead of Osaka right now. Their working days overlap for 6 hours today.

Osaka · Japan

7:18 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · JST

Sydney · Australia

9:18 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · AEDT · summer time

Best Meeting Times Between Osaka and Sydney

9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in Osaka (11:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Sydney). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 6 hours of overlap today.

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OsakaOrganizerJapan ·7:18PMnow
SydneyAustralia ·· summer time9:18PMnow

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Date in Osaka

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Best times to meet

Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Osaka time.

1:00PMBest · OptimalWorking hours in Osaka (13:00) and Sydney (15:00).
12:00PMOption 2 · OptimalWorking hours in Osaka (12:00) and Sydney (14:00).
2:00PMOption 3 · OptimalWorking hours in Osaka (14:00) and Sydney (16:00).

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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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Your meeting

Osaka1:00 PM UTC+9Sat, Oct 17
Sydney3:00 PM AEDTSat, Oct 17
UTC2026-10-17 04:00 UTC

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Time difference between Osaka and Sydney

Sydney is 2 hours ahead of Osaka right now: Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11) and Osaka on JST (UTC+9). That changes on Sun, Apr 4, 2027, when clocks go back in Sydney: then Sydney is 1 hour ahead of Osaka.

Time difference between Osaka and Sydney over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Sydney 2 hours ahead	—
Sun, Apr 4, 2027	Sydney 1 hour ahead	Clocks go back in Sydney
Sun, Oct 3, 2027	Sydney 2 hours ahead	Clocks go forward in Sydney

Osaka is on Japan Standard Time. Sydney is on Australian Eastern Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Osaka & Sydney Scheduling

What is the time difference between Osaka and Sydney?: Sydney is 2 hours ahead of Osaka right now: Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11) and Osaka on JST (UTC+9). That changes on Sun, Apr 4, 2027, when clocks go back in Sydney: then Sydney is 1 hour ahead of Osaka.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Osaka and Sydney?: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in Osaka (11:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Sydney). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 6 hours of overlap today.
Does Osaka observe daylight saving time?: No. Osaka stays on JST (UTC+9) all year, so its clocks don't change.
Does Sydney observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Apr 4, 2027, to AEST (UTC+10).
What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in Osaka?: 11:00 AM in Sydney, on the same day.

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