Offset
The time difference between Osaka and Christchurch is 3 hours.
Osaka (JST) is behind Christchurch (NZST).
JST: UTC+9
NZST: UTC+12
Neither Osaka nor Christchurch is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–2 PM in Osaka (12 PM–5 PM in Christchurch).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 11:00 AM Osaka (2:00 PM Christchurch).
This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.
Public holidays in 2026
National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.
Japan
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Coming of Age DayMon, Jan 12
- Foundation DayWed, Feb 11
- The Emperor's BirthdayMon, Feb 23
- Vernal Equinox DayFri, Mar 20
- Shōwa DayWed, Apr 29
- Constitution Memorial DayWed, May 6
- Greenery DayMon, May 4
- Children's DayTue, May 5
- Marine DayMon, Jul 20
- Mountain DayTue, Aug 11
- Respect for the Aged DayMon, Sep 21
- Autumnal Equinox DayWed, Sep 23
- Sports DayMon, Oct 12
- Culture DayTue, Nov 3
- Labour Thanksgiving DayMon, Nov 23
New Zealand
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Day after New Year's DayFri, Jan 2
- Waitangi DayFri, Feb 6
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Anzac DayMon, Apr 27
- King's BirthdayMon, Jun 1
- MatarikiFri, Jul 10
- Labour DayMon, Oct 26
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- Boxing DayMon, Dec 28
About these zones
Osaka uses Japan Standard Time (JST). To call Japan, dial +81.
Christchurch uses New Zealand Time (NZST, or NZDT). To call New Zealand, dial +64.
Christchurch is approximately 5,900 miles southeast of Osaka.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Osaka | Christchurch | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
| 10:00 pm | 1:00 am | +1 day |
| 11:00 pm | 2:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Christchurch observes daylight saving time; Osaka does not. The offset between the two zones changes when Christchurch transitions: on Sunday, September 27, 2026, clocks spring forward from NZST to NZDT.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 4:46 AM
- Sunset
- 7:10 PM
- Day length
- 14h 25m
- Sunrise
- 7:58 AM
- Sunset
- 5:01 PM
- Day length
- 9h 3m
Daylight overlap: 9h 3m — 4:58 AM–2:01 PM in Osaka (7:58 AM–5:01 PM in Christchurch). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Japan Standard Time
Other cities in New Zealand Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Japan Standard Time
- HND
- NRT
- ITM
- KIX
- UKB
- NGO
- NKM
- CTS
- OKD
- FUK
Airports in New Zealand Time
- AKL
- CHC
- WLG
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Osaka in Christchurch?
- 9:00 am Osaka is 12:00 pm Christchurch.
- What is 12:00 pm Osaka in Christchurch?
- 12:00 pm Osaka is 3:00 pm Christchurch.
- What is 12:30 pm Osaka in Christchurch?
- 12:30 pm Osaka is 3:30 pm Christchurch.
- What is 2:00 pm Osaka in Christchurch?
- 2:00 pm Osaka is 5:00 pm Christchurch.
- What is 5:00 pm Osaka in Christchurch?
- 5:00 pm Osaka is 8:00 pm Christchurch.
- What is 11:30 pm Osaka in Christchurch?
- 11:30 pm Osaka is 2:30 am Christchurch, the next day.