Geographic position of Asker
Asker is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 59.8333° N, 10.4372° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 6,661 km (4,139 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 3,358 km (2,087 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 16,679 km (10,364 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 584 km (363 mi) east
Asker 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 Asker
With a population of 61,906, Asker ranks as the 11th most populous city in Norway, out of 40 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Asker
Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport (OSL / ENGM) is a major international airport located about 55 km (34 mi) from Asker.
Current local time at the airport is 19:17:57.
Daylight saving time changes in Asker
Asker 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 Asker
Business hours in Asker (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 Asker
Compare time in Asker with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Asker in?
Asker 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 Asker at UTC+2.
What time is it in Asker right now?
The current local time in Asker is 19:17:57 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Asker observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Asker 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 Asker?
Asker is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Asker?
Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport (OSL) is the nearest airport to Asker, located about 55 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:17:57.
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