Geographic position of Bergen
Bergen is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 60.3930° N, 5.3242° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 6,723 km (4,177 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 3,296 km (2,048 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 16,742 km (10,403 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 293 km (182 mi) east
Bergen 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 Bergen
With a population of 294,029, Bergen ranks as the 2nd most populous city in Norway, out of 40 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Bergen
Bergen Airport, Flesland (BGO / ENBR) is a major international airport serving Bergen directly.
Current local time at the airport is 19:18:15.
Daylight saving time changes in Bergen
Bergen 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 Bergen
Business hours in Bergen (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 Bergen
Compare time in Bergen with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in Norway
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Bergen in?
Bergen 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 Bergen at UTC+2.
What time is it in Bergen right now?
The current local time in Bergen is 19:18:15 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Bergen observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Bergen 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 Bergen?
Bergen is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Bergen?
Bergen Airport, Flesland (BGO) is the airport serving Bergen. The current local time at the airport is 19:18:15.
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