Geographic position of Sandefjord
Sandefjord is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 59.1312° N, 10.2167° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 6,582 km (4,090 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 3,436 km (2,135 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 16,601 km (10,315 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 584 km (363 mi) east
Sandefjord 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 Sandefjord
With a population of 64,345, Sandefjord ranks as the 10th most populous city in Norway, out of 40 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Sandefjord
Sandefjord Airport, Torp (TRF / ENTO) is a major international airport serving Sandefjord directly.
Current local time at the airport is 19:19:29.
Daylight saving time changes in Sandefjord
Sandefjord 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 Sandefjord
Business hours in Sandefjord (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 Sandefjord
Compare time in Sandefjord with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Sandefjord in?
Sandefjord 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 Sandefjord at UTC+2.
What time is it in Sandefjord right now?
The current local time in Sandefjord is 19:19:29 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Sandefjord observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Sandefjord 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 Sandefjord?
Sandefjord is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Sandefjord?
Sandefjord Airport, Torp (TRF) is the airport serving Sandefjord. The current local time at the airport is 19:19:29.
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