Geographic position of Oslo
Oslo is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 59.9127° N, 10.7461° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 6,669 km (4,144 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 3,349 km (2,081 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 16,688 km (10,369 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 600 km (373 mi) east
Oslo 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 Oslo
With a population of 1,082,575, Oslo ranks as the 1st most populous city in Norway, out of 40 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Oslo
Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport (OSL / ENGM) is a major international airport located about 37 km (23 mi) from Oslo.
Current local time at the airport is 19:17:59.
Daylight saving time changes in Oslo
Oslo 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 Oslo
Business hours in Oslo (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 Oslo
Compare time in Oslo with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in Norway
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Oslo in?
Oslo 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 Oslo at UTC+2.
What time is it in Oslo right now?
The current local time in Oslo is 19:17:59 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Oslo observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Oslo 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 Oslo?
Oslo is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Oslo?
Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport (OSL) is the nearest airport to Oslo, located about 37 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:17:59.
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