Geographic position of Tromsø
Tromsø is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 69.6489° N, 18.9551° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 7,753 km (4,817 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 2,265 km (1,407 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 17,772 km (11,043 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 734 km (456 mi) east
Tromsø lies in the polar latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Tromsø
With a population of 41,915, Tromsø ranks as the 17th most populous city in Norway, out of 40 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Tromsø
Tromsø Airport (TOS / ENTC) is a major international airport serving Tromsø directly.
Current local time at the airport is 20:18:17.
Daylight saving time changes in Tromsø
Tromsø 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 Tromsø
Business hours in Tromsø (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 Tromsø
Compare time in Tromsø with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Tromsø in?
Tromsø 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 Tromsø at UTC+2.
What time is it in Tromsø right now?
The current local time in Tromsø is 19:18:17 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Tromsø observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Tromsø 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 Tromsø?
Tromsø is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Tromsø?
Tromsø Airport (TOS) is the airport serving Tromsø. The current local time at the airport is 20:18:17.
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