Time in Norway
It is 12:22 AM on September 15, 2026 in Oslo. All of Norway runs on Europe/Oslo (CEST), UTC+02:00. Daylight saving time is in force; clocks go back to UTC+01:00 on October 25, 2026.
What time is it in Norway right now?
Which time zones does Norway use?
| Time zone | UTC offset | Daylight saving | Largest city | Cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe/Oslo | UTC+02:00 CEST · standard UTC+01:00 | Observed | Oslo | 40 |
Zone count and offsets come from the IANA time zone database; the city figures count the 40 cities our database places in a time zone in Norway, all of them listed below.
- Capital
- Oslo
- Dialing code
- +47
- Local time
- UTC+02:00
Does Norway use daylight saving time?
Yes. Oslo alternates between CET (UTC+01:00) and CEST (UTC+02:00). On October 25, 2026 at 3:00 AM local time, clocks go back one hour to 2:00 AM.
When is the best time to call Norway from the US?
Office hours are taken as 09:00 to 17:00 on both sides, and the window is computed to the half hour.
| US office | Window in Oslo | Same window in the US |
|---|---|---|
| US Eastern (New York) | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM |
| US Pacific (Los Angeles) | No overlap | |
When does the sun rise and set in Oslo today?
Major cities in Norway
16 of 40 cities
Time in Norway: common questions
What is the UTC offset in Norway?
Oslo is on UTC+02:00 right now (CEST). Norway has one time zone, Europe/Oslo, so that offset applies across the country.
How many time zones does Norway have?
One. The IANA time zone database carries a single identifier for Norway, Europe/Oslo, so one offset answers for the whole country.
When do the clocks change in Norway?
The next change in Oslo is on October 25, 2026: at 3:00 AM local time the clock goes back one hour to 2:00 AM, and the zone moves to CET (UTC+01:00). The date and the hour come from the IANA time zone database.
What is the time difference between Norway and the United States?
Oslo is 6:00 ahead of New York and 9:00 ahead of Los Angeles right now. Both gaps shift whenever one side starts or ends daylight saving time.
Can I reach Norway during US office hours?
Call Oslo between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM local time to land inside a working day in US Eastern (New York), which is 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM there.
What time does the sun rise and set in Oslo?
Today the sun rises at 6:43 AM and sets at 7:41 PM, local time in Oslo. Both are computed from the city's own coordinates and its IANA time zone.