Geographic position of Stavanger
Stavanger is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 58.9701° N, 5.7333° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 6,565 km (4,079 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 3,454 km (2,146 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 16,583 km (10,304 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 329 km (204 mi) east
Stavanger 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 Stavanger
With a population of 148,682, Stavanger ranks as the 4th most populous city in Norway, out of 40 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Stavanger
Stavanger Airport, Sola (SVG / ENZV) is a major international airport serving Stavanger directly.
Current local time at the airport is 19:18:22.
Daylight saving time changes in Stavanger
Stavanger 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 Stavanger
Business hours in Stavanger (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 Stavanger
Compare time in Stavanger with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Stavanger in?
Stavanger 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 Stavanger at UTC+2.
What time is it in Stavanger right now?
The current local time in Stavanger is 19:18:22 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Stavanger observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Stavanger 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 Stavanger?
Stavanger is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Stavanger?
Stavanger Airport, Sola (SVG) is the airport serving Stavanger. The current local time at the airport is 19:18:22.
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