Time now in Norway

UTC+02:00 • Europe/Oslo (CEST)

Your device clock is 214ms ahead of the detected local time (Europe/Oslo, UTC+02:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.021 seconds.

11:15:37
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, week 38

Time in Norway now

Norway has several official time zones. The most used is CEST (UTC+02:00). The country currently uses times ranging from UTC+1:00 to UTC+1:00, depending on the region.

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

Norway has a territory that spans several time zones; the country therefore uses multiple time zones.

What is the time zone in Norway?

Official time in Norway is defined by one or more time zones (IANA zones). Below are the zones and their UTC offsets.

Main time zones in Norway

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Europe/Oslo UTC+01:00 Oslo, Bergen, Vestland, Trondheim, Trøndelag
Arctic/Longyearbyen UTC+01:00

List of time zones used in Norway (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Europe/Oslo UTC+01:00 No
Arctic/Longyearbyen UTC+01:00 No

Time difference between Ashburn, Virginia, United States and Norway

The time difference between Ashburn, Virginia, United States and Norway depends on the region.

  • Oslo: 5 hour(s) behind the time in Ashburn, Virginia, United States
  • Arctic/Longyearbyen: 5 hour(s) behind the time in Ashburn, Virginia, United States

Does Norway use daylight saving time?

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

Recent time changes in Norway

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

The last time change in Norway was on 2026-03-29 at 03:00 (local time) (zone Europe/Berlin): clocks went forward (spring, into DST) — transition from CET to CEST.

The next change is on 2026-10-25 at 02:00 (local time) (zone Europe/Berlin): CEST → CET, clocks go back (fall, back to standard).

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Norway?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+1:00 and UTC+1:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Norway have?
Norway has 2 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Norway use daylight saving time?
Yes. Most regions of Norway observe daylight saving time (DST). Clocks are typically set forward in March and back in November.

See also

How to convert Norway time

To convert Norway 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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