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Time Difference: Berlin to Osaka

🇩🇪BerlinUTC+1
vs
🇯🇵OsakaUTC+9
🇩🇪
Berlin, Germany
Wed, Jun 3
🇯🇵
Osaka, Japan
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
7 hours
Osaka is 7 hours ahead of Berlin

Berlin vs Osaka timezone guide

Berlin (Germany) uses the Europe/Berlin timezone at UTC+1, while Osaka (Japan) uses Asia/Tokyo at UTC+9. This means Osaka is 8 hours ahead of Berlin (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Berlin and Osaka

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 1 hours per day. The shared window is 9am10am in Berlin, which is 4pm5pm in Osaka. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

BerlinOsakaStatus
6am1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7am2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8am3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9am4pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
10am5pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am6pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm7pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm8pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
2pm9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
3pm10pmBerlin working hours, Osaka late evening
4pm11pmBerlin working hours, Osaka late evening
5pm12amBerlin evening, Osaka asleep
6pm1amBerlin evening, Osaka asleep
7pm2amBerlin evening, Osaka asleep
8pm3amBerlin evening, Osaka asleep
9pm4amBerlin evening, Osaka asleep
10pm5amBerlin late evening, Osaka asleep

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Berlin and Osaka

Berlin observes daylight saving time, but Osaka does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around Berlin's transition dates.

  • Jan 1 Mar 29Berlin is 8 hours behind Osaka
  • Mar 29 Oct 25Berlin is 7 hours behind Osaka
  • Oct 25 Jan 1Berlin is 8 hours behind Osaka

Distance between Berlin and Osaka

Great-circle distance
8,817 km
Direct flight time
~11h 22m

Berlin and Osaka are 8,817 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~11h 22m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Berlin and Osaka?
The current time difference is 7 hours. Berlin is currently 7 hours behind Osaka.
Is Berlin ahead of Osaka?
No. Berlin is currently 7 hours behind Osaka.
What time is it in Osaka when it's 9 AM in Berlin?
When it's 9 AM in Berlin, it's 4pm in Osaka.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Berlin and Osaka?
The best window is 9am–10am in Berlin, which is 4pm–5pm in Osaka. That's 1 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Berlin and Osaka observe daylight saving time?
Berlin observes daylight saving time, but Osaka does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Berlin and Osaka?
Berlin and Osaka are 8,817 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 11 hours 22 minutes.