Oslo Sapporo

Best Time to Call

Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 11:00 (Oslo time).

Sync Oslo and Sapporo easily. Oslo is 8 hours behind Sapporo. Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 11:00 (Oslo time).

Upcoming Time Change

  • New York City clocks forward 1h in 11 days Mar 09

💡 Review recurring meetings scheduled during these dates to avoid sync issues.

Meeting Optimizer

Sync Score
3.3/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo

15:39 GMT+9
Working
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New York City

01:39 EST
Sleeping
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London

06:39 GMT
Sleeping

Synchronization Context

Syncing between Oslo and Sapporo is challenging due to the 8 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.

Oslo Business Pulse

  • Culture Values work-life balance and honesty. Informal but professional.
  • Lunch Break 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM.
  • Pro Tip Norwegians start their day early; 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM is the best window. The work day often ends early, especially on Fridays or during the summer (sometimes as early as 3:00 PM). Be direct, honest, and avoid any "hard-sell" tactics. Work-life balance is extremely respected.

Sapporo Business Pulse

  • Culture Hardworking and resilient. Influenced by its cold climate and seasonal industries.
  • Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
  • Pro Tip Reach out between 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM. Business culture is professional and steady. In winter, be mindful that travel and some local operations may be affected by snow. Punctuality and standard Japanese professional protocols are highly respected here.

Quick Comparison

Feature Oslo Sapporo
Timezone Europe/Oslo Asia/Tokyo
Country Norway Japan
Coordinates 59.91, 10.75 43.06, 141.35
Population 1,086,000 1,952,000

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