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Time Difference: Oslo to Sydney

🇳🇴OsloUTC+1
vs
🇦🇺SydneyUTC+10
🇳🇴
Oslo, Norway
Fri, May 29
🇦🇺
Sydney, Australia
Fri, May 29

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Time Difference
8 hours
Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Oslo
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Oslo vs Sydney timezone guide

Oslo (Norway) uses the Europe/Oslo timezone at UTC+1, while Sydney (Australia) uses Australia/Sydney at UTC+10. This means Sydney is 9 hours ahead of Oslo (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Oslo and Sydney

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Oslo and Sydney do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

OsloSydneyStatus
6am2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7am3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8am4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9am5pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am6pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am7pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm8pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
2pm10pmOslo working hours, Sydney late evening
3pm11pmOslo working hours, Sydney late evening
4pm12amOslo working hours, Sydney asleep
5pm1amOslo evening, Sydney asleep
6pm2amOslo evening, Sydney asleep
7pm3amOslo evening, Sydney asleep
8pm4amOslo evening, Sydney asleep
9pm5amOslo evening, Sydney asleep
10pm6amOslo late evening, Sydney early

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Oslo and Sydney

Both cities observe daylight saving time, but on different schedules. This creates short windows each year where the usual difference of 8 hours behind temporarily shifts.

  • Jan 1 → Mar 29Difference temporarily 10 hours behind.
  • Mar 29 → Apr 4Difference temporarily 9 hours behind.
  • Oct 3 → Oct 25Difference temporarily 9 hours behind.
  • Oct 25 → Jan 1Difference temporarily 10 hours behind.

Oslo transitions on March 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026. Sydney transitions on April 5, 2026 and October 4, 2026.

Distance between Oslo and Sydney

Great-circle distance
15,949 km
Direct flight time
~19h 46m

Oslo and Sydney are 15,949 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~19h 46m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Oslo and Sydney?
The current time difference is 8 hours. Oslo is currently 8 hours behind Sydney.
Is Oslo ahead of Sydney?
No. Oslo is currently 8 hours behind Sydney.
What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in Oslo?
When it's 9 AM in Oslo, it's 5pm in Sydney.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Oslo and Sydney?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Oslo and Sydney do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Oslo and Sydney observe daylight saving time?
Oslo and Sydney both observe daylight saving time, but on different schedules. Short windows each year (a week or two around each set of transitions) produce a temporarily different offset.
How far apart are Oslo and Sydney?
Oslo and Sydney are 15,949 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 19 hours 46 minutes.