Geographic position of Sarpsborg
Sarpsborg is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 59.2839° N, 11.1096° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 6,599 km (4,100 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 3,419 km (2,124 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 16,618 km (10,326 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 632 km (393 mi) east
Sarpsborg 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 Sarpsborg
With a population of 59,038, Sarpsborg ranks as the 12th most populous city in Norway, out of 40 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Sarpsborg
Sandefjord Airport, Torp (TRF / ENTO) is a major international airport located about 50 km (31 mi) from Sarpsborg.
Current local time at the airport is 19:18:24.
Daylight saving time changes in Sarpsborg
Sarpsborg 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 Sarpsborg
Business hours in Sarpsborg (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 Sarpsborg
Compare time in Sarpsborg with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Sarpsborg in?
Sarpsborg 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 Sarpsborg at UTC+2.
What time is it in Sarpsborg right now?
The current local time in Sarpsborg is 19:18:24 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Sarpsborg observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Sarpsborg 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 Sarpsborg?
Sarpsborg is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Sarpsborg?
Sandefjord Airport, Torp (TRF) is the nearest airport to Sarpsborg, located about 50 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:18:24.
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