Current local time in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands
WEST · UTC+01:00 · Western European Summer Time
About Tórshavn
Tórshavn, Streymoy, Faroe Islands uses the Western European Summer Time time zone (Atlantic/Faroe), currently UTC+01:00. It is the capital of Faroe Islands. Population: about 13,200.
| Country: | Faroe Islands |
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| State / region: | Streymoy |
| Coordinates: | 62°01′N / 6°46′W |
| Population: | 13,200 |
| Currency: | Danish krone (DKK) |
| Languages: | Danish, Faroese |
| Country calling code: | +298 |
Time zone in Tórshavn
| IANA time zone: | Atlantic/Faroe |
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| Time zone name: | Western European Summer Time (WEST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+01:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Tórshavn is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+00:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 25 October 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 02:00 to 01:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+00:00 (WET) |
Sunrise and sunset in Tórshavn today
| Sunrise: | 08:28 |
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| Sunset: | 17:55 |
| Solar noon: | 13:11 |
| Day length: | 9h 27m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:42 – 18:41 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (WEST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Tórshavn
- LondonSame timeTórshavn is on the same time
- New York+5 hTórshavn is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeTórshavn is on the same time
Frequently asked questions about Tórshavn time
What time zone is Tórshavn in?
Tórshavn uses the IANA time zone Atlantic/Faroe (Western European Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Tórshavn observe daylight saving time?
Tórshavn is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+00:00.
What is the time difference between Tórshavn and London?
Right now Tórshavn and London are on the same time. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Tórshavn and New York?
Right now Tórshavn is 5 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.