When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Edinburgh uses the GBP (£) and Osaka uses the JPY (¥). Language shifts too — English in Edinburgh, Japanese in Osaka. Cars drive on the left in both, so rentals feel familiar.
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Capital
- London
- Currency
- British pound (GBP · £)
- Language
- English
- Calling code
- +44
- Drives on
- Left
- Country
- Japan
- Capital
- Tokyo
- Currency
- Japanese yen (JPY · ¥)
- Language
- Japanese
- Calling code
- +81
- Drives on
- Left
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Edinburgh and Osaka?
Edinburgh is 8 hours ahead of Osaka. Edinburgh runs on GMT+1 and Osaka on GMT+9. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
Standard 09:00–17:00 workdays don't intersect. Most teams compromise with one side meeting early (before 09:00) or late (after 17:00).
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Edinburgh from Osaka?
About 9,204 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 11h 20m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Edinburgh and Osaka use?
Edinburgh uses the British pound (GBP, £); Osaka uses the Japanese yen (JPY, ¥). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Edinburgh from Osaka?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +44, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Edinburgh and Osaka?
Edinburgh primarily speaks English; Osaka speaks Japanese. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Edinburgh and Osaka drive on the same side of the road?
Yes — both drive on the left. Rental cars feel identical between the two.