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Time Difference: Oslo to Tokyo

🇳🇴OsloUTC+1
vs
🇯🇵TokyoUTC+9
🇳🇴
Oslo, Norway
Wed, Jun 24
🇯🇵
Tokyo, Japan
Thu, Jun 25

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Time Difference
7 hours
Tokyo is 7 hours ahead of Oslo

Oslo vs Tokyo timezone guide

Oslo (Norway) uses the Europe/Oslo timezone at UTC+1, while Tokyo (Japan) uses Asia/Tokyo at UTC+9. This means Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of Oslo (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Oslo and Tokyo

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 1 hours per day. The shared window is 9am10am in Oslo, which is 4pm5pm in Tokyo. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

OsloTokyoStatus
6am1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7am2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8am3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9am4pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
10am5pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am6pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm7pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm8pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
2pm9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
3pm10pmOslo working hours, Tokyo late evening
4pm11pmOslo working hours, Tokyo late evening
5pm12amOslo evening, Tokyo asleep
6pm1amOslo evening, Tokyo asleep
7pm2amOslo evening, Tokyo asleep
8pm3amOslo evening, Tokyo asleep
9pm4amOslo evening, Tokyo asleep
10pm5amOslo late evening, Tokyo asleep

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 Tokyo

Oslo observes daylight saving time, but Tokyo does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around Oslo's transition dates.

  • Jan 1 Mar 29Oslo is 8 hours behind Tokyo
  • Mar 29 Oct 25Oslo is 7 hours behind Tokyo
  • Oct 25 Jan 1Oslo is 8 hours behind Tokyo

Distance between Oslo and Tokyo

Great-circle distance
8,405 km
Direct flight time
~10h 53m

Oslo and Tokyo are 8,405 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~10h 53m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Oslo and Tokyo?
The current time difference is 7 hours. Oslo is currently 7 hours behind Tokyo.
Is Oslo ahead of Tokyo?
No. Oslo is currently 7 hours behind Tokyo.
What time is it in Tokyo when it's 9 AM in Oslo?
When it's 9 AM in Oslo, it's 4pm in Tokyo.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Oslo and Tokyo?
The best window is 9am–10am in Oslo, which is 4pm–5pm in Tokyo. That's 1 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Oslo and Tokyo observe daylight saving time?
Oslo observes daylight saving time, but Tokyo does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Oslo and Tokyo?
Oslo and Tokyo are 8,405 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 10 hours 53 minutes.