Time now in Faroe Islands

UTC+01:00 • Atlantic/Faroe (WEST)

Your device clock is 374ms behind of the detected local time (Atlantic/Faroe, UTC+01:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.022 seconds.

09:21:31
Tuesday, May 5, 2026, week 19

Time in Faroe Islands now

Faroe Islands has one official time zone: WEST (UTC+01:00).

Part of the territory observes daylight saving time (DST), which moves the clock forward one hour during part of the year.

Official time in Faroe Islands is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Faroe Islands?

Official time in Faroe Islands is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Faroe Islands

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Atlantic/Faroe UTC±00 Vágur, Suðuroy, Eiði, Eysturoy, Eystur, Eysturoy

List of time zones used in Faroe Islands (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Atlantic/Faroe UTC±00 Yes

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Faroe Islands

The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Faroe Islands depends on the region.

  • Vágur, Suðuroy: 4 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Does Faroe Islands use daylight saving time?

Yes. Part of Faroe Islands observes daylight saving time (DST). Start and end dates vary by zone.

Recent time changes in Faroe Islands

  • 2026-03-29 at 02:00 (local time) – start of daylight saving time
  • 2026-10-25 at 01:00 (local time) – return to standard time

The last time change in Faroe Islands was on 2026-03-29 at 02:00 (local time) (zone Atlantic/Faroe): clocks went forward (spring, into DST) — transition from WET to WEST.

The next change is on 2026-10-25 at 01:00 (local time) (zone Atlantic/Faroe): WEST → WET, clocks go back (fall, back to standard).

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Faroe Islands?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+0:00 and UTC+0:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Faroe Islands have?
Faroe Islands has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Faroe Islands use daylight saving time?
Yes. Most regions of Faroe Islands observe daylight saving time (DST). Clocks are typically set forward in March and back in November.

See also

How to convert Faroe Islands time

To convert Faroe Islands time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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