Current Time in Oslo, Norway 🇳🇴
The current local time in Oslo, Norway is 02:42:31 (CEST) on Monday, 31 August 2026. Oslo is currently on daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 690,000. The sun rises at about 06:09 and sets at 20:25 today (14h 16m of daylight).
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 20:25
- 14h 16m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Oslo
Oslo, Norway keeps CEST (UTC+02:00). It observes daylight saving time, so the clocks move one hour twice a year - Oslo is on summer (DST) time right now. See our guide to daylight saving time.
Today the sun rises at about 06:09 and sets at about 20:25 local time, giving Oslo 14h 16m of daylight.
Right now it is 02:42 on Monday in Oslo (UTC+02:00). When it is 02:42 here, it is 20:42 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 Oslo
- 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 Oslo to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 20:42 Sun | 6h behind |
| Los Angeles | 17:42 Sun | 9h behind |
| London | 01:42 Mon | 1h behind |
| Paris | 02:42 Mon | same time |
| Dubai | 04:42 Mon | 2h ahead |
| Mumbai | 06:12 Mon | 3.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 08:42 Mon | 6h ahead |
| Tokyo | 09:42 Mon | 7h ahead |
| Sydney | 10:42 Mon | 8h ahead |
Best next checks from Oslo
Compare Oslo 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 Oslo
For a normal business-hours call, 15:00-17:00 in Oslo overlaps with 09:00-11:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Oslo 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.
Oslo time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Oslo in?
Oslo uses CEST (UTC+02:00). During part of the year it switches to daylight saving time, moving the clocks forward one hour.
Does Oslo 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 time are sunrise and sunset in Oslo today?
Today the sun rises around 06:09 and sets around 20:25 in Oslo, about 14h 16m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Oslo and other cities?
When it is 02:42 in Oslo, it is 20:42 in New York (6h behind). See the table above for Oslo's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Oslo
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.
Location and time-zone details for Oslo
These details identify the place behind the clock: its country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and current daylight-saving context.
| Country | Norway |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Europe/Oslo (UTC+01:00) |
| Coordinates | 59.91, 10.75 |
| Population signal | About 690,000 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 06:09, sunset 20:25, 14h 16m total daylight |
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: 59.91° N, 10.75° E
Population: 690,000
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