Current local time in Skien, Norway
CEST · UTC+02:00 · Central European Summer Time
About Skien
Skien, Telemark, Norway uses the Central European Summer Time time zone (Europe/Oslo), currently UTC+02:00. Population: about 50,595.
| Country: | Norway |
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| State / region: | Telemark |
| Coordinates: | 59°12′N / 9°37′E |
| Population: | 50,595 |
| Currency: | Norwegian krone (NOK) |
| Languages: | Norwegian Nynorsk, Norwegian Bokmål, Sami |
| Country calling code: | +47 |
Time zone in Skien
| IANA time zone: | Europe/Oslo |
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| Time zone name: | Central European Summer Time (CEST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+02:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Skien is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+01:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 25 October 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 03:00 to 02:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
Sunrise and sunset in Skien today
| Sunrise: | 08:13 |
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| Sunset: | 17:58 |
| Solar noon: | 13:06 |
| Day length: | 9h 45m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:31 – 18:40 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CEST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Skien
- London+1 hSkien is 1 hour ahead of London
- New York+6 hSkien is 6 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+1 hSkien is 1 hour ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Skien time
What time zone is Skien in?
Skien uses the IANA time zone Europe/Oslo (Central European Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+02:00.
Does Skien observe daylight saving time?
Skien is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+01:00.
What is the time difference between Skien and London?
Right now Skien is 1 hour ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Skien and New York?
Right now Skien is 6 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.