CET to Osaka Time Converter
JST is 8 hours ahead of CET. 9:00 AM CET = 5:00 PM JST.
JST is 8 hours ahead of CET at the moment. To convert CET to Osaka Time, add 8 hours to the CET time: 9:00 AM CET = 5:00 PM JST.
CET (Central European Time) is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Switzerland and more. Osaka Time (Osaka time) is used in Osaka, Japan.
CET to Osaka Time time conversion table
CET to Osaka Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| CET | Osaka Time | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM CET | 8:00 AM JST | — |
| 1:00 AM CET | 9:00 AM JST | — |
| 2:00 AM CET | 10:00 AM JST | — |
| 3:00 AM CET | 11:00 AM JST | — |
| 4:00 AM CET | 12:00 PM JST | — |
| 5:00 AM CET | 1:00 PM JST | — |
| 6:00 AM CET | 2:00 PM JST | — |
| 7:00 AM CET | 3:00 PM JST | — |
| 8:00 AM CET | 4:00 PM JST | — |
| 9:00 AM CET | 5:00 PM JST | — |
| 10:00 AM CET | 6:00 PM JST | — |
| 11:00 AM CET | 7:00 PM JST | — |
| 12:00 PM CET | 8:00 PM JST | — |
| 1:00 PM CET | 9:00 PM JST | — |
| 2:00 PM CET | 10:00 PM JST | night |
| 3:00 PM CET | 11:00 PM JST | night |
| 4:00 PM CET | 12:00 AM JST | next day |
| 5:00 PM CET | 1:00 AM JST | next day |
| 6:00 PM CET | 2:00 AM JST | next day |
| 7:00 PM CET | 3:00 AM JST | next day |
| 8:00 PM CET | 4:00 AM JST | next day |
| 9:00 PM CET | 5:00 AM JST | next day |
| 10:00 PM CET | 6:00 AM JST | next day |
| 11:00 PM CET | 7:00 AM JST | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert CET to Osaka Time
Add 8 hours to the CET time to get Osaka Time.
Example: 9:00 AM CET = 5:00 PM JST.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM CET = 6:00 AM JST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between CET and Osaka Time
The time difference between CET and Osaka Time 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: Osaka Time is 8 hours ahead of CET.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: Osaka Time is 7 hours ahead of CET.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: Osaka Time is 8 hours ahead of CET.
CET and Osaka Time during daylight saving time
- 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).
- Osaka Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+9 all year.
Best time for a meeting between CET and Osaka Time
CET and Osaka Time have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM CET, which is 3:00 PM JST.
CET to Osaka Time FAQ
What is the time difference between CET and Osaka Time?
Right now JST is 8 hours ahead of CET. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM CET in Osaka Time?
9:00 AM CET is 5:00 PM JST.
What is 12 PM (noon) CET in Osaka Time?
12:00 PM CET is 8:00 PM JST.
Is Osaka Time ahead of or behind CET?
JST is 8 hours ahead of CET, so it is later in Osaka Time than in CET.
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.
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.
What is the best time for a meeting between CET and Osaka Time?
CET and Osaka Time have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM CET, which is 3:00 PM JST.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.