Time Difference Between Oslo and New York

The time difference between Oslo and New York is 5 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Oslo, it is 07:00 in New York. Oslo uses the Europe/Oslo time zone (UTC+1), while New York uses America/New_York (UTC-4).

New York is 5 hours behind Oslo — 5 hours
Oslo, Norway
23:26:34
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC+1 · CET
New York, United States
18:26:34
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-4 · EDT (DST)

Time Zone Details: Oslo vs New York

Detail Oslo New York
Time Zone IDEurope/OsloAmerica/New_York
UTC OffsetUTC+1UTC-4
AbbreviationCETEDT
DST ActiveNoYes — currently observing
CountryNorwayUnited States
RegionEuropeNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 3 overlapping business hours between Oslo and New York (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

14:00–17:00 in Oslo  =  09:00–12:00 in New York

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

New York is currently observing daylight saving time, while Oslo is on standard time. When New York switches back to standard time, the difference between these two cities will shift by 1 hour.

Practical Tips for Oslo–New York Scheduling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Oslo and New York?

The time difference is 5 hours. New York is 5 hours behind Oslo.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. One of these cities observes DST while the other does not, so the difference shifts by 1 hour when DST begins or ends.

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

The best window is between 14:00 and 17:00 Oslo time, which corresponds to 09:00–12:00 in New York. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Oslo time to New York time?

Subtract 5 hours from Oslo time to get New York 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.