What time zone is Tórshavn in?

Tórshavn uses Western European Time (WET, UTC+0) in winter and Western European Summer Time (WEST, UTC+1) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Atlantic/Faroe.

When is the next clock change in Tórshavn?

Clocks in Tórshavn move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 1:00 AM, changing from WET (UTC) to WEST (UTC+01:00)

Does Tórshavn observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Tórshavn observes daylight saving time: WEST (UTC+1) in summer and WET (UTC+0) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of Tórshavn?

Tórshavn is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer

Current Time in Tórshavn, Streymoy, Faroe Islands

6:02:02 PM

18:02:02

Sunday, November 15, 2026

WET (Western European Time) · UTC

Atlantic/Faroe

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Time zone details

Tórshavn is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Tórshavn

Sunrise8:38 AMSolar noon12:11 PMSunset3:44 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Faroe Islands
Administrative area: Streymoy
Place type: City or town
Country currency: Danish Krone (DKK)

Practical

Country languages: Faroese, Danish
Dialing code: +298
Population: 13,200
Elevation: Approximately 1 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 62° 00' N / 6° 46' W

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All times shown relative to Tórshavn local time

Clock changes in Tórshavn

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, March 28, 2027

1:00 AM WET2:00 AM WEST

Clocks move forward 1 hour

Sunday, March 29, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
1:00 AM WET2:00 AM WEST
Clocks move forward 1 hour
Sunday, October 25, 2026past
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM WEST1:00 AM WET
Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 8:38 AM
Solar noon: 12:11 PM
Sunset: 3:44 PM
Daylight duration: 7 hr 06 min5 min 18 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 7:44 AM – 4:37 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:49 AM – 5:33 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:56 AM – 6:25 PM

First QuarterMoon illumination32%

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Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 8:38 AM (southeast, 130.5°)
Sunset: 3:44 PM (southwest, 229.3°)
Day length: 7 hr 06 min5 min 18 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:11 PM (9.5° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 7:44 AM – 4:37 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:49 AM – 5:33 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:56 AM – 6:25 PM

Moon

Phase: First Quarter (32% illuminated)
Moonrise: 2:21 PM (southeast, 141.6°)
Moonset: 8:19 PM (southwest, 221.3°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at 7:02 AM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 11:48 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Sunday, November 15	8:38 AM	3:44 PM	7 hr 06 min	5 min 18 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 16	8:41 AM	3:41 PM	7 hr 00 min	5 min 14 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 17	8:44 AM	3:39 PM	6 hr 55 min	5 min 12 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 18	8:46 AM	3:36 PM	6 hr 50 min	5 min 7 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, November 19	8:49 AM	3:34 PM	6 hr 45 min	5 min 4 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, November 20	8:52 AM	3:32 PM	6 hr 40 min	4 min 59 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, November 21	8:55 AM	3:30 PM	6 hr 35 min	4 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Faroe Islands

Thu, Dec 24, 2026Christmas Eve
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Sat, Dec 26, 2026Boxing Day

Nearby scheduled airports for Tórshavn, Streymoy, Faroe Islands

Vágar AirportFAELarge airport · Serves Vágar27.0 km west-northwest

Source: OurAirports record · FAE / EKVG

About 27.0 km (16.8 mi) west-northwest of Tórshavn

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Tórshavn in?: Tórshavn uses Western European Time (WET, UTC+0) in winter and Western European Summer Time (WEST, UTC+1) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Atlantic/Faroe.
When is the next clock change in Tórshavn?: Clocks in Tórshavn move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 1:00 AM, changing from WET (UTC) to WEST (UTC+01:00)
Does Tórshavn observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Tórshavn observes daylight saving time: WEST (UTC+1) in summer and WET (UTC+0) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Tórshavn?: Tórshavn is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer