Current Time in Alta, Norway 🇳🇴
The current local time in Alta, Norway is 09:05:56 (CEST) on Tuesday, 21 July 2026. Alta is currently on daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 15,094.
Time zone & daylight saving in Alta
Alta, Norway keeps CEST (UTC+02:00). It observes daylight saving time, so the clocks move one hour twice a year - Alta is on summer (DST) time right now. See our guide to daylight saving time.
Right now it is 09:05 on Tuesday in Alta (UTC+02:00). When it is 09:05 here, it is 03:05 in New York (6h behind), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
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Quick scheduling notes for Alta
- Use the Europe/Oslo IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is active now, so compare the current UTC offset before booking calls.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Alta to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 03:05 Tue | 6h behind |
| Los Angeles | 00:05 Tue | 9h behind |
| London | 08:05 Tue | 1h behind |
| Paris | 09:05 Tue | same time |
| Dubai | 11:05 Tue | 2h ahead |
| Mumbai | 12:35 Tue | 3.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 15:05 Tue | 6h ahead |
| Tokyo | 16:05 Tue | 7h ahead |
| Sydney | 17:05 Tue | 8h ahead |
Best next checks from Alta
Compare Alta with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for Norway.
Business-hours overlap from Alta
For a normal business-hours call, 15:00-17:00 in Alta overlaps with 09:00-11:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Alta time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 15:00-17:00 | 09:00-11:00 | 2 hours |
| Los Angeles | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| London | 10:00-17:00 | 09:00-16:00 | 7 hours |
| Paris | 09:00-17:00 | 09:00-17:00 | 8 hours |
| Dubai | 09:00-15:00 | 11:00-17:00 | 6 hours |
| Mumbai | 09:00-13:30 | 12:30-17:00 | 4.5 hours |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
Alta time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Alta in?
Alta uses CEST (UTC+02:00). During part of the year it switches to daylight saving time, moving the clocks forward one hour.
Does Alta observe daylight saving time?
Yes - Clocks go forward an hour in spring and back an hour in autumn, so the local offset changes twice a year.
What is the time difference between Alta and other cities?
When it is 09:05 in Alta, it is 03:05 in New York (6h behind). See the table above for Alta's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Alta
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the Europe/Oslo IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the Norway time page.
Local entity signals for Alta
These facts help separate this city page from a generic clock page: the place, country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and daylight context are all tied to Alta.
| Country | Norway |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Europe/Oslo (UTC+01:00) |
| Coordinates | 69.97, 23.27 |
| Population signal | About 15,094 people |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact Europe/Oslo time-zone page for rules, the Norway country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 69.97° N, 23.27° E
Population: 15,094
Country: 🇳🇴 Norway
Timezone: CET
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: CEST)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Norway: CET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Norway: CEST