Current Time in Oslo
Norway · CET/CEST · UTC+1:00 / UTC+2:00 (DST)
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Europe/Oslo
Timezone Details
| Timezone | CET/CEST |
| UTC Offset (standard) | UTC+1:00 |
| UTC Offset (summer/DST) | UTC+2:00 |
| Daylight Saving Time | Yes (observed) |
| IANA Timezone ID | Europe/Oslo |
| Country | |
| Population | 693 thousand |
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About Oslo Time Zone (CET/CEST)
Oslo, the capital of Norway, follows Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and CEST (UTC+2) in summer. Despite its northern latitude, Norway aligns its timezone with central Europe for economic and practical reasons.
Key fact: Oslo is in the same timezone as Stockholm, Copenhagen, and Berlin.
Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Oslo with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Oslo Time
What time is it in Oslo right now? +
The current time in Oslo, Norway is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Oslo is in the CET/CEST timezone (UTC+1:00 in winter, UTC+2:00 in summer).
What timezone is Oslo in? +
Oslo is in the CET/CEST timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is
Europe/Oslo. The UTC offset is +1:00 in winter and +2:00 in summer.Does Oslo observe Daylight Saving Time? +
Yes, Oslo observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks are set forward in spring and back in autumn. In winter, the UTC offset is +1:00; in summer it is +2:00.
What is the UTC offset for Oslo? +
Oslo's UTC offset is UTC+1:00 in winter and UTC+2:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.
What is the time difference between Oslo and London? +
Oslo (CET/CEST) is UTC+1:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Oslo is in the same timezone as Stockholm, Copenhagen, and Berlin.
How do I convert Oslo time to UTC? +
To convert Oslo time to UTC, subtract UTC+1:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Oslo and the UTC offset is UTC+1:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.
What continent is Oslo in? +
Oslo is located in Europe. It is the 693 thousand population city in Norway.
What is the IANA timezone name for Oslo? +
The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Oslo is
Europe/Oslo. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.