When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in Perth, it's that in Osaka.
When it's 8:00 am in Perth, it's 9:00 am in Osaka — late morning there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Perth, it's 11:00 am in Osaka — late morning there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Perth, it's 1:00 pm in Osaka — midday there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Perth, it's 4:00 pm in Osaka — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Perth, it's 6:00 pm in Osaka — evening there, the same day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Perth, it's 10:00 pm in Osaka — night there, the same day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Perth uses the AUD ($) and Osaka uses the JPY (¥). Language shifts too — English in Perth, Japanese in Osaka. Cars drive on the left in both, so rentals feel familiar.
- Country
- Australia
- Capital
- Canberra
- Currency
- Australian dollar (AUD · $)
- Language
- English
- Calling code
- +61
- 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 Perth and Osaka?
Perth is 1 hour ahead of Osaka. Perth runs on GMT+8 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 it's 10 am in Perth, what time is it in Osaka?
10:00 am in Perth is 11:00 am in Osaka on the same day — late morning 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 Perth, what time is it in Osaka?
3:00 pm in Perth is 4:00 pm in Osaka on the same day — afternoon 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?
There are 7 hours 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 Perth from Osaka?
About 7,690 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 9h 33m, 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 Perth and Osaka use?
Perth uses the Australian dollar (AUD, $); 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 Perth from Osaka?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +61, 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 Perth and Osaka?
Perth 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 Perth and Osaka drive on the same side of the road?
Yes — both drive on the left. Rental cars feel identical between the two.