When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Osaka uses the JPY (¥) and Marseille uses the EUR (€). Language shifts too — Japanese in Osaka, French in Marseille. Be careful behind the wheel: Osaka drives on the left, Marseille on the right.
- Country
- Japan
- Capital
- Tokyo
- Currency
- Japanese yen (JPY · ¥)
- Language
- Japanese
- Calling code
- +81
- Drives on
- Left
- Country
- France
- Capital
- Paris
- Currency
- euro (EUR · €)
- Language
- French
- Calling code
- +33
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Osaka and Marseille?
Osaka is 7 hours behind Marseille. Osaka runs on GMT+9 and Marseille on GMT+2. 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 Osaka from Marseille?
About 9,978 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 12h 14m, 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 Marseille use?
Osaka uses the Japanese yen (JPY, ¥); Marseille uses the euro (EUR, €). 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 Marseille?
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 Marseille?
Osaka primarily speaks Japanese; Marseille speaks French. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Osaka and Marseille drive on the same side of the road?
No. Japan drives on the left, France on the right. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.