When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Marseille uses the EUR (€) and Fukuoka uses the JPY (¥). Language shifts too — French in Marseille, Japanese in Fukuoka. Be careful behind the wheel: Marseille drives on the right, Fukuoka on the left.
- Country
- France
- Capital
- Paris
- Currency
- euro (EUR · €)
- Language
- French
- Calling code
- +33
- Drives on
- Right
- 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 Marseille and Fukuoka?
Marseille is 7 hours ahead of Fukuoka. Marseille runs on GMT+2 and Fukuoka 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?
There are 1 hour where both cities are inside a 09:00–17:00 workday. Aim for the middle of that window so neither side is starting or closing out.
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 Marseille from Fukuoka?
About 9,808 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 12h 2m, 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 Marseille and Fukuoka use?
Marseille uses the euro (EUR, €); Fukuoka 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 Marseille from Fukuoka?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +33, 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 Marseille and Fukuoka?
Marseille primarily speaks French; Fukuoka speaks Japanese. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Marseille and Fukuoka drive on the same side of the road?
No. France drives on the right, Japan on the left. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.