Osaka to Thailand
-2hOsaka
JSTSOURCEThailand
ICTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
JST and ICT on the World Map
The map below highlights the JST (Japan Standard Time) and ICT (Indochina 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.
ICT – Indochina Time
UTC+07:00Indochina Time (ICT) is the time zone for Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia, 7 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Bangkok is one of the most visited cities in the world.
- •ICT is 12 hours ahead of EST.
- •Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia all share ICT.
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.
Time Conversion Guide: Osaka to Thailand
Osaka runs on Japan Standard Time (JST) at UTC+09:00. Thailand runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. That puts Osaka 2 hours behind Thailand — a difference of -2h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Osaka it is 7:00 AM in Thailand. Midnight in Osaka is 10:00 PM in Thailand. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Osaka to Thailand time conversion table
| Osaka (JST) | Thailand (ICT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Osaka to Thailand time
- Scheduling a call from Osaka to Thailand: a 10:00 AM start in Osaka lands at 8:00 AM in Thailand, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Osaka and Thailand are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM JST time (9:00 AM–3:00 PM ICT). That is roughly 6 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Thailand local time against Osaka keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -2h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM JST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -2h gap is not.
- Block 11:00 AM–5:00 PM JST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Osaka and need Thailand colleagues present.
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 ICT (Indochina Time)
Indochina Time (ICT) is used across Southeast Asia including Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia. Indonesia (Western time, WIB) also uses UTC+07:00. ICT does not observe daylight saving time.
Best time to call between Osaka and Thailand
Both Osaka and Thailand sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 11:00 AM–5:00 PM JST, which is 9:00 AM–3:00 PM ICT. That gives roughly 6 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Osaka and Thailand share 6 hours of working-hours overlap (11:00 AM–5:00 PM JST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Osaka is 2 hours behind Thailand (JST UTC+09:00 → ICT UTC+07:00). The shared working window is 11:00 AM–5:00 PM JST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Osaka and Thailand?
Osaka (JST, UTC+09:00) is 2 hours behind Thailand (ICT, UTC+07:00). The gap is currently -2h.
How do I convert Osaka time to Thailand time?
Add -2h to Osaka local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Osaka is 7:00 AM in Thailand.
What time is it in Thailand right now?
Thailand uses ICT at UTC+07:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -2h offset from Osaka.
What is the best time to call Thailand from Osaka?
Call between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM JST — that maps to 9:00 AM–3:00 PM ICT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Osaka or Thailand?
Osaka is 2 hours behind Thailand. When it is 12:00 PM in Osaka it is 10:00 AM in Thailand.
Do Osaka and Thailand use different time zones?
Osaka (Japan) uses JST at UTC+09:00, while Thailand (Thailand) uses ICT at UTC+07:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Tokyo and Asia/Bangkok.
Does daylight saving time affect the Osaka–Thailand difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -2h offset between Osaka and Thailand 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 Thailand?
Not normally. The -2h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Osaka and Thailand?
Thailand is -2h 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 Thailand in?
Thailand 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 ICT timezone?
Major cities in the ICT timezone include Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Jakarta, Phnom Penh, Vientiane.
What is the UTC offset for ICT?
Indochina Time (ICT) is at UTC+07:00.
What should I know about the ICT timezone?
Bangkok is one of the most visited cities in the world. ICT is 12 hours ahead of EST.
When is it midnight in Osaka, what time is it in Thailand?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Osaka (JST), it is -2h later in Thailand (ICT).
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