Time Difference Between New York and Oslo

The time difference between New York and Oslo is 6 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in New York, it is 18:00 in Oslo. New York uses the America/New_York time zone (UTC-4), while Oslo uses Europe/Oslo (UTC+2).

Oslo is 6 hours ahead of New York — 6 hours
New York, United States
19:40:21
Sunday, May 10, 2026
UTC-4 · EDT (DST)
Oslo, Norway
01:40:21
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+2 · CEST (DST)

Time Zone Details: New York vs Oslo

Detail New York Oslo
Time Zone IDAmerica/New_YorkEurope/Oslo
UTC OffsetUTC-4UTC+2
AbbreviationEDTCEST
DST ActiveYes — currently observingYes — currently observing
CountryUnited StatesNorway
RegionNorth AmericaEurope

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 2 overlapping business hours between New York and Oslo (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:00–11:00 in New York  =  15:00–17:00 in Oslo

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from New York time to Oslo time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

New York Oslo
00:00 06:00 Night
01:00 07:00 Night
02:00 08:00 Night
03:00 09:00 Night
04:00 10:00 Night
05:00 11:00 Night
06:00 12:00
07:00 13:00
08:00 14:00
09:00 15:00 Overlap
10:00 16:00 Overlap
11:00 17:00
12:00 18:00
13:00 19:00
14:00 20:00
15:00 21:00
16:00 22:00
17:00 23:00
18:00 00:00 (+1 day)
19:00 01:00 (+1 day)
20:00 02:00 (+1 day)
21:00 03:00 (+1 day)
22:00 04:00 (+1 day) Night
23:00 05:00 (+1 day) Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Both New York and Oslo are currently observing daylight saving time. The current 6 hours difference reflects both cities' DST offsets. When one city switches back to standard time before the other, the gap will temporarily change by 1 hour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between New York and Oslo?

The time difference is 6 hours. Oslo is 6 hours ahead of New York.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. Both cities observe daylight saving time, but they may switch on different dates, causing the gap to shift by 1 hour temporarily.

When is the best time to call from New York to Oslo?

The best window is between 09:00 and 11:00 New York time, which corresponds to 15:00–17:00 in Oslo. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert New York time to Oslo time?

Add 6 hours to New York time to get Oslo time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.