Geographic position of Skien
Skien is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 59.2096° N, 9.6090° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 6,591 km (4,095 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 3,428 km (2,130 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 16,610 km (10,321 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 548 km (341 mi) east
Skien 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 Skien
With a population of 50,595, Skien ranks as the 15th most populous city in Norway, out of 40 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Skien
Sandefjord Airport, Torp (TRF / ENTO) is a major international airport located about 37 km (23 mi) from Skien.
Current local time at the airport is 19:18:20.
Daylight saving time changes in Skien
Skien 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 Skien
Business hours in Skien (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 Skien
Compare time in Skien with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in Norway
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Skien in?
Skien 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 Skien at UTC+2.
What time is it in Skien right now?
The current local time in Skien is 19:18:20 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Skien observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Skien 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 Skien?
Skien is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Skien?
Sandefjord Airport, Torp (TRF) is the nearest airport to Skien, located about 37 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:18:20.
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