Geographic position of Haugesund
Haugesund is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 59.4138° N, 5.2680° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 6,614 km (4,110 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 3,405 km (2,116 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 16,633 km (10,335 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 298 km (185 mi) east
Haugesund 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 Haugesund
With a population of 40,321, Haugesund ranks as the 18th most populous city in Norway, out of 40 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Haugesund
Haugesund Airport, Karmøy (HAU / ENHD) is a regional airport serving Haugesund directly.
Current local time at the airport is 19:19:31.
Daylight saving time changes in Haugesund
Haugesund 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 Haugesund
Business hours in Haugesund (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 Haugesund
Compare time in Haugesund with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Haugesund in?
Haugesund 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 Haugesund at UTC+2.
What time is it in Haugesund right now?
The current local time in Haugesund is 19:19:31 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Haugesund observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Haugesund 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 Haugesund?
Haugesund is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Haugesund?
Haugesund Airport, Karmøy (HAU) is the airport serving Haugesund. The current local time at the airport is 19:19:31.
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