There are no overlapping standard business hours (9am - 5pm). Use the interactive converter above to visually compare hours side by side.

Houston

CST (GMT-6)

CDT starts on Mar 14, 2027

Osaka

JST (GMT+9)

No Daylight Saving Time

What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Houston and Osaka?

There are no overlapping business hours. Consider early morning or late evening meetings, or use the interactive converter on this page to find a workable time slot.

How many hours apart are Houston and Osaka?

Osaka is 15 hours ahead of Houston.

Does the overlap change with daylight saving time?

Houston observes daylight saving time (CDT starts on Mar 14, 2027) but Osaka does not, so the overlap may shift by an hour seasonally. The interactive converter on this page always reflects the current offset, even across daylight saving transition.