When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in Osaka, it's that in Edinburgh.
When it's 8:00 am in Osaka, it's 12:00 am in Edinburgh — late night there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Osaka, it's 2:00 am in Edinburgh — late night there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Osaka, it's 4:00 am in Edinburgh — late night there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Osaka, it's 7:00 am in Edinburgh — morning there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Osaka, it's 9:00 am in Edinburgh — late morning there, the same day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Osaka, it's 1:00 pm in Edinburgh — midday there, the same day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Osaka uses the JPY (¥) and Edinburgh uses the GBP (£). Language shifts too — Japanese in Osaka, English in Edinburgh. Cars drive on the left in both, so rentals feel familiar.
- Country
- Japan
- Capital
- Tokyo
- Currency
- Japanese yen (JPY · ¥)
- Language
- Japanese
- Calling code
- +81
- Drives on
- Left
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Capital
- London
- Currency
- British pound (GBP · £)
- Language
- English
- Calling code
- +44
- Drives on
- Left
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Osaka and Edinburgh?
Osaka is 8 hours behind Edinburgh. Osaka runs on GMT+9 and Edinburgh on GMT+1. 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 it's 10 am in Osaka, what time is it in Edinburgh?
10:00 am in Osaka is 2:00 am in Edinburgh on the same day — late night there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When it's 3 pm in Osaka, what time is it in Edinburgh?
3:00 pm in Osaka is 7:00 am in Edinburgh on the same day — morning there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
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 Osaka from Edinburgh?
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 Osaka and Edinburgh use?
Osaka uses the Japanese yen (JPY, ¥); Edinburgh uses the British pound (GBP, £). 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 Osaka from Edinburgh?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +81, 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 Osaka and Edinburgh?
Osaka primarily speaks Japanese; Edinburgh speaks English. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Osaka and Edinburgh drive on the same side of the road?
Yes — both drive on the left. Rental cars feel identical between the two.