Osaka Time to CET Converter
CET is 8 hours behind JST. 9:00 AM JST = 1:00 AM CET.
CET is 8 hours behind JST at the moment. To convert Osaka Time to CET, subtract 8 hours from the Osaka Time time: 9:00 AM JST = 1:00 AM CET.
Osaka Time (Osaka time) is used in Osaka, Japan. CET (Central European Time) is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Switzerland and more.
Osaka Time to CET time conversion table
Osaka Time to CET on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| Osaka Time | CET |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM−1 |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 PM−1 |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 PM−1 |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 |
| Osaka Time | CET |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| Osaka Time | CET |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
Conversion table from Osaka Time to CET for 7 Nov 2026. A tick marks hours that fall between 9 AM and 5 PM in both places. +1 means the next day in CET, −1 the previous day.
- ✓ marks 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Greyed times are night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert Osaka Time to CET
Subtract 8 hours from the Osaka Time time to get CET.
Example: 9:00 AM JST = 1:00 AM CET.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM JST = 5:00 PM CET (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between Osaka Time and CET
The time difference between Osaka Time and CET is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 1 Jan 2026 – 28 Mar 2026: CET is 8 hours behind of Osaka Time.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: CET is 7 hours behind of Osaka Time.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: CET is 8 hours behind of Osaka Time.
Osaka Time and CET during daylight saving time
- Osaka Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+9 all year.
- CET next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2).
Best time for a meeting between Osaka Time and CET
Osaka Time and CET have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 3:00 PM JST, which is 7:00 AM CET.
Osaka Time to CET FAQ
What is the time difference between Osaka Time and CET?
Right now CET is 8 hours behind JST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM Osaka Time in CET?
9:00 AM JST is 1:00 AM CET.
What is 12 PM (noon) Osaka Time in CET?
12:00 PM JST is 4:00 AM CET.
Is CET ahead of or behind Osaka Time?
CET is 8 hours behind JST, so it is earlier in CET than in Osaka Time.
Does Osaka Time change for daylight saving time?
No. Osaka Time stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
Does CET change for daylight saving time?
Yes. CET next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CET to CEST.
What is the best time for a meeting between Osaka Time and CET?
Osaka Time and CET have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 3:00 PM JST, which is 7:00 AM CET.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.