Current Time in Torshavn, Faroe Islands 🇫🇴
The current local time in Torshavn, Faroe Islands is 19:26:53 (WEST) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026. Torshavn is currently on daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 13,000. The sun rises at about 03:42 and sets at 23:19 today (19h 37m of daylight).
- Sunrise 03:42
- Sunset 23:19
- 19h 37m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Torshavn
Torshavn, Faroe Islands keeps WEST (UTC+01:00). It observes daylight saving time, so the clocks move one hour twice a year - Torshavn is on summer (DST) time right now. See our guide to daylight saving time.
Today the sun rises at about 03:42 and sets at about 23:19 local time, giving Torshavn 19h 37m of daylight.
Right now it is 19:26 on Tuesday in Torshavn (UTC+01:00). When it is 19:26 here, it is 14:26 in New York (5h 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 Torshavn
- Use the Atlantic/Faroe 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 Torshavn to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 14:26 Tue | 5h behind |
| Los Angeles | 11:26 Tue | 8h behind |
| London | 19:26 Tue | same time |
| Paris | 20:26 Tue | 1h ahead |
| Dubai | 22:26 Tue | 3h ahead |
| Mumbai | 23:56 Tue | 4.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 02:26 Wed | 7h ahead |
| Tokyo | 03:26 Wed | 8h ahead |
| Sydney | 04:26 Wed | 9h ahead |
Best next checks from Torshavn
Compare Torshavn with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for Faroe Islands.
Business-hours overlap from Torshavn
For a normal business-hours call, 14:00-17:00 in Torshavn overlaps with 09:00-12:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Torshavn time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 14:00-17:00 | 09:00-12:00 | 3 hours |
| Los Angeles | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| London | 09:00-17:00 | 09:00-17:00 | 8 hours |
| Paris | 09:00-16:00 | 10:00-17:00 | 7 hours |
| Dubai | 09:00-14:00 | 12:00-17:00 | 5 hours |
| Mumbai | 09:00-12:30 | 13:30-17:00 | 3.5 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.
Torshavn time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Torshavn in?
Torshavn uses WEST (UTC+01:00). During part of the year it switches to daylight saving time, moving the clocks forward one hour.
Does Torshavn 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 Torshavn today?
Today the sun rises around 03:42 and sets around 23:19 in Torshavn, about 19h 37m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Torshavn and other cities?
When it is 19:26 in Torshavn, it is 14:26 in New York (5h behind). See the table above for Torshavn's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Torshavn
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the Atlantic/Faroe IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the Faroe Islands time page.
Local entity signals for Torshavn
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 Torshavn.
| Country | Faroe Islands |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Atlantic/Faroe (UTC+00:00) |
| Coordinates | 62.01, -6.77 |
| Population signal | About 13,000 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 03:42, sunset 23:19, 19h 37m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact Atlantic/Faroe time-zone page for rules, the Faroe Islands 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: 62.01° N, 6.77° W
Population: 13,000
Country: 🇫🇴 Faroe Islands
Timezone: WET
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: WEST)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Faroe Islands: WET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Faroe Islands: WEST