What time is it in Oslo right now?
Current Oslo time, Europe/Oslo time zone (GMT+01:00), daylight saving status, and the live time difference with major world cities.
Sunday, November 8, 2026 · GMT+01:00 · Standard time
It is early morning in Oslo, Norway. Time zone: Europe/Oslo.
GMT+01:00
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Typical office hours 08:00–16:00, Monday to Friday; the Oslo Børs trades 09:00–16:20 CET.
Oslo time difference with major cities
Live offset between Oslo and key global cities. Values update automatically and account for daylight saving time on both sides.
| City | Local time | Difference vs Oslo | Convert |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 22:03 | -6h | Oslo to New York |
| London | 03:03 | -1h | Oslo to London |
| Tokyo | 12:03 | +8h | Oslo to Tokyo |
| Beijing | 11:03 | +7h | Oslo to Beijing |
| Sydney | 14:03 | +10h | Oslo to Sydney |
About time in Oslo
Oslo keeps Central European Time and is the financial and governmental capital of Norway. The city shifts between Central European Time (UTC+1) and Central European Summer Time (UTC+2) on the EU schedule — Norway synchronises with the bloc despite not being a member — and its high latitude near 60°N brings one of Europe’s most extreme seasonal daylight swings, with near-white nights in midsummer and very short winter days, which is why the DST switch is felt so dramatically here. The Oslo Børs opens at 09:00 local time, and the city’s economy is heavily shaped by the energy sector, with Norway’s sovereign wealth fund and many oil and gas companies headquartered in the capital. Norway’s business culture favours flat hierarchies and early finishes, with many offices closing by 16:00, and the national calendar is shaped by the Constitution Day celebrations on May 17 and several public holidays. An accurate Oslo time reference is essential for anyone in energy or coordinating across the Nordic region.
Location
Capital of Norway on the southeastern coast, at the head of the Oslofjord at about 60°N latitude.
Daylight saving rules
Observes EU summer time: forward on the last Sunday of March (CET → CEST, UTC+1 → UTC+2), back on the last Sunday of October.
What Oslo time is known for
- Energy sector and sovereign wealth fund
- Oslo Børs hours
- Constitution Day (May 17) calendar
Common questions about Oslo time
What time is it in Oslo right now?
It is currently 04:03 in Oslo (Sunday, November 8, 2026), which is GMT+01:00.
What time zone is Oslo in?
Oslo uses the Europe/Oslo time zone, currently GMT+01:00. Oslo observes daylight saving time, so the offset changes twice a year.
Does Oslo observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Oslo is currently on standard time. Observes EU summer time: forward on the last Sunday of March (CET → CEST, UTC+1 → UTC+2), back on the last Sunday of October.
What is the time difference between Oslo and New York?
Oslo is +6h compared with New York. Check the table above for the live value, which can shift when either city changes its clocks.