Oslo ↔ Tokyo

Best Time to Call

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

Sync Oslo and Tokyo easily. Oslo is 8 hours behind Tokyo. 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

15:38 GMT+9

Working

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New York City

01:38 EST

Sleeping

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London

06:38 GMT

Sleeping

Synchronization Context

Syncing between Oslo and Tokyo 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.

Tokyo Business Pulse

Culture Consensus-based and very formal. Respect for hierarchy and "Meishi Kōkan" (business card exchange) are central.
Lunch Break Strictly 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
Pro Tip The most effective window is 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Avoid the strictly observed 12-1 PM lunch hour at all costs. Late afternoon calls (4 PM - 5:30 PM) are also acceptable, but ensure you follow formal protocols and hierarchy if multiple stakeholders are on the line.