Oslo
What time is it in Norway
About Oslo
Oslo operates at UTC+2 (CEST) through summer, rolling back to UTC+1 on 25 October 2026. New York is 6 hours behind all year. The T-bane metro runs from 05:30; most offices around Aker Brygge open at 08:00 and close by 16:00 — Norwegians tend to start early and finish early.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Oslo right now?+
Oslo follows Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) during daylight saving time. You can always see the exact current local time in Oslo at the top of this page, updated in real time.
What time zone is Oslo in?+
Oslo is in the Europe/Oslo time zone, which uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) from late October to late March, and switches to Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) for the rest of the year.
Does Oslo observe daylight saving time?+
Yes. Norway observes daylight saving time. Clocks in Oslo spring forward one hour on the last Sunday of March and fall back on the last Sunday of October, in line with most of continental Europe.
What is the time difference between Oslo and New York?+
Oslo is typically 6 hours ahead of New York (Eastern Time). During periods when the two regions shift their clocks on different dates, the difference may temporarily be 5 or 7 hours.
What is the time difference between Oslo and London?+
Oslo is 1 hour ahead of London. When both cities are on standard time, London is UTC+0 and Oslo is UTC+1. During summer, London moves to BST (UTC+1) and Oslo to CEST (UTC+2), keeping the same 1-hour gap.
Is Oslo ahead of or behind UTC?+
Oslo is UTC+1 in winter (CET) and UTC+2 in summer (CEST). It is always at least one hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
What is the time difference between Oslo and Tokyo?+
Tokyo (JST, UTC+9) is 8 hours ahead of Oslo in winter and 7 hours ahead in summer, when Oslo shifts to CEST (UTC+2). Japan does not observe daylight saving time, so the gap changes seasonally.