Geographic position of Fredrikstad
Fredrikstad is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 59.2181° N, 10.9298° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 6,592 km (4,096 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 3,427 km (2,129 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 16,611 km (10,322 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 623 km (387 mi) east
Fredrikstad 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 Fredrikstad
With a population of 83,761, Fredrikstad ranks as the 9th most populous city in Norway, out of 40 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Fredrikstad
Sandefjord Airport, Torp (TRF / ENTO) is a major international airport located about 38 km (24 mi) from Fredrikstad.
Current local time at the airport is 19:18:49.
Daylight saving time changes in Fredrikstad
Fredrikstad 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 Fredrikstad
Business hours in Fredrikstad (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 Fredrikstad
Compare time in Fredrikstad with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Fredrikstad in?
Fredrikstad 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 Fredrikstad at UTC+2.
What time is it in Fredrikstad right now?
The current local time in Fredrikstad is 19:18:49 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Fredrikstad observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Fredrikstad 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 Fredrikstad?
Fredrikstad is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Fredrikstad?
Sandefjord Airport, Torp (TRF) is the nearest airport to Fredrikstad, located about 38 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:18:49.
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