What time is the 2026 MAMA Awards where you are?
The MAMA Awards run Nov 20–21 in Osaka, live on Mnet Plus. Here's how to catch it in your timezone — and set an alarm so you don't miss a stage.
| Dates | Fri–Sat, Nov 20–21, 2026 |
| Venue | Kyocera Dome Osaka, Japan |
| Event time zone | JST (UTC+9) |
| Start time | TBA |
| Watch | Mnet Plus · live worldwide |
| Additional platforms | TBA |
So what time is MAMA in the U.S.?
The official start time has not been announced yet.
To make the time difference easier to picture, here’s what 6:00 PM in Osaka would look like across the U.S. on Friday, November 20.
| Your city | If MAMA starts at 6 PM JST |
|---|---|
| New York (EST) | 4:00 AM · Fri Nov 20 |
| Atlanta (EST) | 4:00 AM · Fri Nov 20 |
| Chicago (CST) | 3:00 AM · Fri Nov 20 |
| Denver (MST) | 2:00 AM · Fri Nov 20 |
| Los Angeles (PST) | 1:00 AM · Fri Nov 20 |
| Seattle (PST) | 1:00 AM · Fri Nov 20 |
Example only: 6 PM JST is a placeholder, not the confirmed MAMA 2026 start time.
So yes — depending on where you live, this may be a coffee, headphones and middle-of-the-night alarm kind of event.
The card at the top of this page already knows your time zone. You can Block the dates now, and once the official start time is added, it will show the event in your local time and let you add the timed event to your calendar.
If you prefer to check another city manually, you can also use our Korea/Japan time converter.
How to watch the 2026 MAMA Awards
The 2026 MAMA Awards are confirmed to stream live worldwide on Mnet Plus.
Mnet Plus is also the official hub for MAMA updates and event content. Additional viewing platforms may be announced closer to November.
If you’re planning to watch live, check the top card before the show rather than converting the Osaka time yourself. It will display the confirmed start in your own time zone once the schedule is available.
Osaka and Seoul are on the same clock
MAMA 2026 is in Osaka, so the official schedule uses Japan Standard Time (JST).
If you usually follow K-pop schedules in Korean time, there’s an easy shortcut: JST and KST are both UTC+9. That means 6 PM in Osaka = 6 PM in Seoul. Neither Japan nor South Korea observes daylight saving time, so there is no seasonal one-hour difference between them.
The part that can change is your own local time zone — especially in the U.S. — which is why using the date-aware card matters. More on that: Korea vs Japan time.
Watching MMA too?
Award season runs back-to-back this year. The Melon Music Awards (MMA) are Nov 14–15 in Seoul, one week before MAMA. Both run on UTC+9, so the same card and converter work for both. See what time the 2026 MMA start where you live.
Frequently asked
When are the 2026 MAMA Awards?
The 2026 MAMA Awards take place on November 20 and 21, 2026, at Kyocera Dome Osaka in Japan.
What time do the 2026 MAMA Awards start?
The official start time has not been announced yet. The local-time card at the top of this page will show the confirmed time in your time zone once it is available.
What time is MAMA 2026 in New York?
That depends on the official Osaka start time. As an example, 6 PM JST would be 4 AM EST on Friday, November 20.
What time is MAMA 2026 in Los Angeles?
Using the same 6 PM JST example, Los Angeles would be 1 AM PST on Friday, November 20.
Where can I watch MAMA 2026?
The ceremony streams live worldwide on Mnet Plus. Additional platforms have not yet been announced.
Can I add MAMA 2026 to my calendar now?
Yes. Use Block the dates in the card above to reserve November 20–21 now. Once the official start time is available, the card will switch to the exact event time in your local time zone.
Is Osaka time the same as Seoul time?
Yes. Japan uses JST and South Korea uses KST, but both are UTC+9 with no daylight saving time.
Last updated: September 27, 2026 · Start time to be updated when MAMA announces it.
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