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Time Difference: Los Angeles to Osaka

🇺🇸Los AngelesUTC-8
vs
🇯🇵OsakaUTC+9
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Los Angeles, US
Mon, Jul 20
🇯🇵
Osaka, Japan
Tue, Jul 21

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Time Difference
16 hours
Osaka is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles
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Los Angeles vs Osaka timezone guide

Los Angeles (US) uses the America/Los_Angeles timezone at UTC-8, while Osaka (Japan) uses Asia/Tokyo at UTC+9. This means Osaka is 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Los Angeles and Osaka

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Los Angeles and Osaka do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

Los AngelesOsakaStatus
6am10pmLos Angeles early, Osaka late evening
7am11pmLos Angeles early, Osaka late evening
8am12amLos Angeles early, Osaka asleep
9am1amLos Angeles working hours, Osaka asleep
10am2amLos Angeles working hours, Osaka asleep
11am3amLos Angeles working hours, Osaka asleep
12pm4amLos Angeles working hours, Osaka asleep
1pm5amLos Angeles working hours, Osaka asleep
2pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
3pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm2pmLos Angeles late evening, Osaka working hours

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 Los Angeles and Osaka

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

  • Dec 31 → Mar 8Los Angeles is 17 hours behind Osaka
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Osaka
  • Nov 1 → Dec 31Los Angeles is 17 hours behind Osaka

Distance between Los Angeles and Osaka

Great-circle distance
9,190 km
Direct flight time
~11h 49m

Los Angeles and Osaka are 9,190 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~11h 49m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Osaka?
The current time difference is 16 hours. Los Angeles is currently 16 hours behind Osaka.
Is Los Angeles ahead of Osaka?
No. Los Angeles is currently 16 hours behind Osaka.
What time is it in Osaka when it's 9 AM in Los Angeles?
When it's 9 AM in Los Angeles, it's 1am in Osaka.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Los Angeles and Osaka?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Los Angeles and Osaka do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Los Angeles and Osaka observe daylight saving time?
Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles and Osaka?
Los Angeles and Osaka are 9,190 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 11 hours 49 minutes.