Current Time in Norway

CET (UTC+1) · Oslo · UTC+1

NO flagNorway · CET
--:--:--
CET · UTC+1

Norway Quick Facts

🏛️ Capital City
Oslo
👥 Population
5.4M
💰 Currency
kr Norwegian Krone
📞 Phone Code
+47
🕐 UTC Offset
UTC+1
🔄 Daylight Saving Time
Yes — observed
🗣️ Official Languages
Norwegian

Norway Time Difference

Norway vs New YorkNorway vs London
CityLocal TimeDifference
New York--:--Same time
London--:--Same time
Toronto--:--Same time
Miami--:--Same time
Los Angeles--:--Same time
Mexico City--:--Same time
Madrid--:--Same time
Paris--:--Same time
Berlin--:--Same time
Dubai--:--Same time
Tokyo--:--Same time
Sydney--:--Same time
São Paulo--:--Same time
Singapore--:--Same time

📞 Best Time to Call Norway

Target 9 AM – 5 PM Norway local time for business calls. To call Norway from the US East Coast, the best window is 8–10 AM EST (2–4 PM local). UK callers share similar hours. European business culture values punctuality — avoid calling outside 9 AM–6 PM local time.

🕐 Time Zone in Norway

CET (UTC+1)CEST (UTC+2)

Norway uses CET (UTC+1) year-round. Oslo is the capital and largest city.

Norway observes Daylight Saving Time (Summer Time). Clocks spring forward on the last Sunday in March (to CEST (UTC+2)) and fall back on the last Sunday in October.

✈️ Time-Related Travel Tips for Norway

Traveling to Norway from North America typically involves a 5–9 hour time difference. Jet lag is usually manageable within 1–2 days. European business culture values punctuality, so arrive on time for meetings. Norway uses 24-hour format in official contexts.

💡 Interesting Facts About Time in Norway

  • Time zone boundaries don't always follow geographical lines — they're often adjusted for political, economic, or practical reasons.
  • The concept of standardized time zones was developed in the 19th century with the expansion of railways, replacing local solar time.

About Time in Norway

Norway uses 2 time zones. This makes it important to confirm the specific zone to coordinate times across the country.

The capital city Oslo serves as the political and often economic center of Norway. Major business activities are spread across cities including Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim.

When planning international calls, video conferences, or business meetings with contacts in Norway, it's important to consider the time difference. CET (UTC+1) is the most commonly referenced time zone for Norway.

Norway uses the Norwegian Krone (kr) as its official currency. The international dialing code is +47. Official languages include Norwegian.

View all 4 cities with live local times →

🌍 Other Countries in Europe

AlbaniaAndorraAustriaBelarusBelgiumBosnia and HerzegovinaBulgariaCroatiaCyprusCzech RepublicDenmarkEstoniaFinlandFranceGermanyGreeceHungaryIcelandIrelandItalyKosovoLatviaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMaltaMoldovaMonacoMontenegroNetherlandsNorth MacedoniaPolandPortugalRomaniaRussiaSan MarinoSerbiaSlovakiaSloveniaSpainSwedenSwitzerlandTurkeyUkraineUnited KingdomVatican City

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is it in Norway right now?
Norway uses CET (UTC+1). Oslo is the capital. The live clock above shows the current local time in Norway.
What time zone is Oslo in?
Oslo uses CET (UTC+1). The IANA time zone identifier is Europe/Oslo. Norway spans multiple time zones: CET (UTC+1), CEST (UTC+2).
Does Norway observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. Norway observes Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October. Outside this period, Norway uses CET (UTC+1).
What is the best time to call Norway?
The best time to call Norway is during local business hours: Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM CET. Check the Best Time to Call table on this page for your time zone.

Norway & Related Times

London timeParis timeBerlin timeTime in UKTime in FranceTime in GermanyTime converter tool
Time zone data powered by the IANA Time Zone Database. Norway: Europe/Oslo (CET (UTC+1)).