Osaka to Accra
-9hOsaka
JSTSOURCEAccra
GMTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
JST and GMT on the World Map
The map below highlights the JST (Japan Standard Time) and GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) timezone regions across the globe.
JST – Japan Standard Time
UTC+09:00Japan Standard Time (JST) is the time zone for Japan, 9 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Japan does not observe daylight saving time.
- •Tokyo is the most populous metropolitan area in the world.
- •The Tokyo Stock Exchange operates from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM JST.
- •JST is 14 hours ahead of EST and 9 hours ahead of GMT.
GMT – Greenwich Mean Time
UTC+00:00Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the mean solar time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London. It is the same as UTC+00:00.
- •GMT is based on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passing through Greenwich, London.
- •The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has been the reference point for GMT since 1884.
- •GMT and UTC are often used interchangeably, but UTC is based on atomic clocks.
- •Iceland uses GMT year-round and never observes daylight saving time.
- •The UK switches from GMT to BST (British Summer Time) in late March each year.
About Osaka
WikipediaOsaka operates on Japan Standard Time (JST), UTC+9. As Japan's second economic center and a manufacturing hub, Osaka shares business hours with Tokyo.
Osaka Castle was originally built in 1583 and has been rebuilt several times.
Comparing Time Zones: Osaka and Accra
Osaka runs on Japan Standard Time (JST) at UTC+09:00. Accra runs on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) at UTC+00:00. That puts Osaka 9 hours behind Accra — a difference of -9h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Osaka it is 12:00 AM in Accra. Midnight in Osaka is 3:00 PM in Accra. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Osaka to Accra time conversion table
| Osaka (JST) | Accra (GMT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Osaka to Accra time
- Scheduling a call from Osaka to Accra: a 10:00 AM start in Osaka lands at 1:00 AM in Accra, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -9h gap: Osaka and Accra have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in Accra is 12:00 AM in Osaka.
- Coordinating a Osaka-based team with Accra contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM JST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -9h gap is not.
- With a -9h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Osaka takes the early slot, the next week Accra does.
About JST (Japan Standard Time)
Japan Standard Time (JST) is the standard time zone for all of Japan. Japan does not observe daylight saving time. JST is 9 hours ahead of UTC and 14 hours ahead of EST. The Tokyo Stock Exchange, the world's third largest by market capitalization, operates on JST. South Korea uses the same offset (KST) but it is a distinct time zone.
About GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the clock time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, which sits on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude). GMT serves as the reference point from which all other time zones are calculated. The United Kingdom uses GMT during winter months and switches to British Summer Time (BST, UTC+01:00) from late March to late October. Several West African nations use GMT year-round. GMT is often used interchangeably with UTC (Coordinated Universal Time), although technically they are different – UTC is based on atomic clocks while GMT is based on Earth's rotation.
Best time to call between Osaka and Accra
With a -9h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Accra opens at 9:00 AM GMT, which is 12:00 AM in Osaka, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Osaka and Accra have no shared working hours because of the -9h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Osaka is 9 hours behind Accra (JST UTC+09:00 → GMT UTC+00:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Osaka and Accra?
Osaka (JST, UTC+09:00) is 9 hours behind Accra (GMT, UTC+00:00). The gap is currently -9h.
How do I convert Osaka time to Accra time?
Add -9h to Osaka local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Osaka is 12:00 AM in Accra.
What time is it in Accra right now?
Accra uses GMT at UTC+00:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -9h offset from Osaka.
What is the best time to call Accra from Osaka?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -9h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Osaka, which is 4:00 AM in Accra.
Which is behind, Osaka or Accra?
Osaka is 9 hours behind Accra. When it is 12:00 PM in Osaka it is 3:00 AM in Accra.
Do Osaka and Accra use different time zones?
Osaka (Japan) uses JST at UTC+09:00, while Accra (Ghana) uses GMT at UTC+00:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Tokyo and Africa/Accra.
Does daylight saving time affect the Osaka–Accra difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -9h offset between Osaka and Accra is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Osaka's time zone?
JST also covers Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, Nagoya, Sapporo, Kyoto, Kobe, Fukuoka and 1 more.
Which countries use JST, Osaka's zone?
JST is used in Japan.
Is there a day difference between Osaka and Accra?
Not normally. The -9h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Osaka and Accra?
Accra is -9h from Osaka.
What timezone is Osaka in?
Osaka operates on Japan Standard Time (JST), UTC+9. As Japan's second economic center and a manufacturing hub, Osaka shares business hours with Tokyo.
What timezone is Accra in?
Accra operates on its local timezone.
What are the business hours in Osaka?
Standard business hours in Osaka are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM JST.
Which countries use JST (Japan Standard Time)?
JST is used in Japan.
Does JST observe daylight saving time?
No, JST does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+09:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about JST?
Japan does not observe daylight saving time. Tokyo is the most populous metropolitan area in the world.
Which cities are in the GMT timezone?
Major cities in the GMT timezone include London, Dublin, Lisbon, Accra, Reykjavik, Edinburgh, Casablanca, Dakar.
What is the UTC offset for GMT?
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is at UTC+00:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to BST.
What should I know about the GMT timezone?
GMT is based on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passing through Greenwich, London. The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has been the reference point for GMT since 1884.
When is it midnight in Osaka, what time is it in Accra?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Osaka (JST), it is -9h later in Accra (GMT).
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