Otaru to Zurich time converter

Zurich is 7 hours behind Otaru. When it is 9:00 AM in Otaru, it is 2:00 AM in Zurich.

Otaru JST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Zurich CEST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Otaru
Japan
Tue, Oct 20
JSTUTC+9
Zurich
Switzerland
Tue, Oct 20
CESTUTC+2-7h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Otaru to Zurich conversion table

Every hour of today in Otaru and the matching time in Zurich. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

OtaruZurich
12:00 AM5:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM6:00 PM−1 day
2:00 AM7:00 PM−1 day
3:00 AM8:00 PM−1 day
4:00 AM9:00 PM−1 day
5:00 AM10:00 PM−1 day
6:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
7:00 AM12:00 AM
8:00 AM1:00 AM
9:00 AM2:00 AM
10:00 AM3:00 AM
11:00 AM4:00 AM
12:00 PM5:00 AM
1:00 PM6:00 AM
2:00 PM7:00 AM
3:00 PM8:00 AM
4:00 PM9:00 AM
5:00 PM10:00 AM
6:00 PM11:00 AM
7:00 PM12:00 PM
8:00 PM1:00 PM
9:00 PM2:00 PM
10:00 PM3:00 PM
11:00 PM4:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Otaru (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Zurich).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Otaru and Zurich switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -7h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: -8h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -7h

Distance

Otaru and Zurich are 8,918 km (5,541 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Otaru and Zurich?

Zurich is 7 hours behind Otaru.

What time is it in Zurich when it is 9 AM in Otaru?

When it is 9:00 AM in Otaru, it is 2:00 AM in Zurich.

When is the best time to call Zurich from Otaru?

Both sides are at work from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Otaru (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Zurich).

Does the time difference between Otaru and Zurich change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.