Current time in Oslo
The current time in Oslo, Norway is shown live on this page. Oslo is in the Europe/Oslo timezone, which has a UTC offset of UTC+02:00 (GMT+2). Oslo observes daylight saving time, switching between CET (UTC+02:00) and CEST (UTC0:01) annually. Oslo has a population of approximately 693,491 people. Oslo uses NOK and the international calling code for Norway is ++47.
Now in NO
Oslo, Norway
Timezone
Europe/Oslo
UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Standard
CET
DST
CEST
Local time guide
Time in Oslo for calls, travel, and planning
Use this page when you need the live local time in Oslo for meetings, travel plans, event schedules, support hours, or international calls. London is currently 1 hour behind Oslo. New York is currently 6 hours behind Oslo.
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Timezone
Europe/Oslo
UTC Offset
UTC+02:00
Abbreviation
GMT+2
DST
Observing now
Region
Northern Europe
Country
Norway
State / Area
Oslo
Calling Code
+47
Nearest timezone boundary
Closest city in a different timezone
The nearest major city that uses a different timezone is Stockholm, approximately 416 km away. Stockholm uses the Europe/Stockholm timezone. When it is the current time in Oslo, the time in Stockholm is different by 0 hours.
City profile
Useful local details for Oslo
Oslo is located in Norway, Norway, in the Europe continent. The primary language spoken here is NO. The city has a population of approximately 693,491, ranking it #289 in Norway by size. For timezone purposes, Oslo uses Europe/Oslo (UTC+02:00). It observes daylight saving time, switching between CET and CEST depending on the time of year.
Travel and calls
Daylight Saving Time
Oslo observes daylight saving time. In 2026, clocks spring forward on April 1 (from GMT+2 to GMT+2) and clocks fall back on October 26 (from GMT+1 to GMT+1).
Currently observing Daylight Saving Time (DST).
Time comparison
When it is midnight in Oslo
Here is what time it is in other major cities when it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Oslo. This is useful for planning calls and understanding the time difference at a fixed reference point.
Daylight hours
Approximate daylight in Oslo
Based on Oslo's latitude (59.9°N), the estimated daylight duration for this month is approximately 18.4 hours, with sunrise around 2:48 AM and sunset around 9:12 PM. At this latitude, daylight hours vary significantly between summer and winter, with much longer days in summer and shorter days in winter.
Best time to call
Planning calls with Oslo
For work calls, the standard business window in Oslo is roughly 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM GMT+2. If the other party is in a distant timezone, verify the exact date before sending a calendar invite — daylight saving transitions can shift the overlap by an hour without warning.
Business hours in Oslo (10:00 AM - 6:00 PM) overlap with London starting at 9:00 AM. The best window for calls between these two cities is 8 hours per day. Business hours overlap: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM in Oslo time.
Local planning notes
Best call window
The optimal window for calls between Oslo and London is 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM in Oslo time (8 overlapping hours).
Daylight saving impact
Oslo switches between CET and CEST each year. Recurring meetings may shift by an hour during transitions. Upcoming transitions: spring forward on April 1, fall back on October 26.
Travel essentials
For travel and business planning, Oslo uses NOK and the calling code for Norway is +47. Languages spoken here include NO. The city has a population of around 693,491, making it a local reference point for timezone planning in Northern Europe.
Timezone context
The nearest timezone boundary is 416 km away at Stockholm (CET). This is a moderate distance, but the timezone difference can affect daily coordination.
Popular conversions
Convert from Oslo
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Cities near Oslo in different timezones
The closest cities that operate in a different timezone than Oslo. Useful for understanding where the timezone boundary falls and how local times differ just a short distance away.
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