Geographic position of Ålesund
Ålesund is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 62.4723° N, 6.1549° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 6,954 km (4,321 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 3,064 km (1,904 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 16,973 km (10,547 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 317 km (197 mi) east
Ålesund lies in the high-latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Ålesund
With a population of 52,626, Ålesund ranks as the 14th most populous city in Norway, out of 40 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Ålesund
Ålesund Airport (AES / ENAL) is a major international airport serving Ålesund directly.
Current local time at the airport is 19:18:22.
Daylight saving time changes in Ålesund
Ålesund uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Oslo. The current local offset is UTC+2 / CEST.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC+1 / CET to UTC+2 / CEST.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+2 / CEST to UTC+1 / CET.
- The clock will be moved back from 03:00 to 02:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Ålesund
Business hours in Ålesund (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 3:00 AM - 11:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Dubai: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 12:30 PM - 8:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Ålesund
Compare time in Ålesund with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Ålesund in?
Ålesund follows the Europe/Oslo time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Ålesund at UTC+2.
What time is it in Ålesund right now?
The current local time in Ålesund is 19:18:22 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Ålesund observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Ålesund is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Ålesund?
Ålesund is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Ålesund?
Ålesund Airport (AES) is the airport serving Ålesund. The current local time at the airport is 19:18:22.
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