Time Difference Between Singapore and Osaka

The time difference between Singapore and Osaka is 1 hour. When it is 12:00 noon in Singapore, it is 13:00 in Osaka. Singapore uses the Asia/Singapore time zone (UTC+8), while Osaka uses Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9).

Osaka is 1 hour ahead of Singapore — 1 hour
Singapore, Singapore
04:57:59
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+8 · +08
Osaka, Japan
05:57:59
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+9 · JST

Time Zone Details: Singapore vs Osaka

Detail Singapore Osaka
Time Zone IDAsia/SingaporeAsia/Tokyo
UTC OffsetUTC+8UTC+9
Abbreviation+08JST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountrySingaporeJapan
RegionAsiaAsia

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 7 overlapping business hours between Singapore and Osaka (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:00–16:00 in Singapore  =  10:00–17:00 in Osaka

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Singapore time to Osaka time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Singapore Osaka
00:00 01:00 Night
01:00 02:00 Night
02:00 03:00 Night
03:00 04:00 Night
04:00 05:00 Night
05:00 06:00 Night
06:00 07:00
07:00 08:00
08:00 09:00
09:00 10:00 Overlap
10:00 11:00 Overlap
11:00 12:00 Overlap
12:00 13:00 Overlap
13:00 14:00 Overlap
14:00 15:00 Overlap
15:00 16:00 Overlap
16:00 17:00
17:00 18:00
18:00 19:00
19:00 20:00
20:00 21:00
21:00 22:00
22:00 23:00 Night
23:00 00:00 (+1 day) Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Singapore nor Osaka is currently observing daylight saving time. If either city observes DST, the time difference will change by 1 hour when DST begins or ends. Always double-check before scheduling across these time zones during March–April and October–November.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Singapore and Osaka?

The time difference is 1 hour. Osaka is 1 hour ahead of Singapore.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Singapore or Osaka observes daylight saving time, the gap will shift by 1 hour during the transition periods (typically March–April and October–November).

When is the best time to call from Singapore to Osaka?

The best window is between 09:00 and 16:00 Singapore time, which corresponds to 10:00–17:00 in Osaka. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Singapore time to Osaka time?

Add 1 hour to Singapore time to get Osaka time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.