Geographic position of Kristiansand
Kristiansand is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 58.1467° N, 7.9956° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 6,473 km (4,022 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 3,546 km (2,203 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 16,492 km (10,248 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 470 km (292 mi) east
Kristiansand 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 Kristiansand
With a population of 117,237, Kristiansand ranks as the 5th most populous city in Norway, out of 40 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Kristiansand
Kristiansand Airport (KRS / ENCN) is a major international airport serving Kristiansand directly.
Current local time at the airport is 19:19:34.
Daylight saving time changes in Kristiansand
Kristiansand 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 Kristiansand
Business hours in Kristiansand (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 Kristiansand
Compare time in Kristiansand with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Kristiansand in?
Kristiansand 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 Kristiansand at UTC+2.
What time is it in Kristiansand right now?
The current local time in Kristiansand is 19:19:34 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Kristiansand observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Kristiansand 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 Kristiansand?
Kristiansand is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Kristiansand?
Kristiansand Airport (KRS) is the airport serving Kristiansand. The current local time at the airport is 19:19:34.
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