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 backward 1 hour on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from WEST (UTC+01:00) to WET (UTC)

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

9:46:04 PM

21:46:04

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

WEST (Western European Summer Time) · UTC+01:00

Atlantic/Faroe

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Time zone details

Tórshavn is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Tórshavn

Sunrise8:24 AMSolar noon1:11 PMSunset5:57 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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Clock changes in Tórshavn

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, October 25, 2026

2:00 AM WEST1:00 AM WET

Clocks move back 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, 2026upcoming
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: 8:24 AM
Solar noon: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 5:57 PM
Daylight duration: 9 hr 33 min5 min 51 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 7:38 AM – 6:43 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:47 AM – 7:34 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:55 AM – 8:26 PM

First QuarterMoon illumination67%

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Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 8:24 AM (east, 110.9°)
Sunset: 5:57 PM (west, 248.8°)
Day length: 9 hr 33 min5 min 51 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 1:11 PM (17.6° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 7:38 AM – 6:43 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:47 AM – 7:34 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:55 AM – 8:26 PM

Moon

Phase: First Quarter (67% illuminated)
Moonrise: 5:07 PM (southeast, 125.5°)
Moonset: No event on this local date
Previous principal phase: First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Next principal phase: Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at 4:12 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Tuesday, October 20	8:24 AM	5:57 PM	9 hr 33 min	5 min 51 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 21	8:27 AM	5:54 PM	9 hr 27 min	5 min 51 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 22	8:30 AM	5:51 PM	9 hr 21 min	5 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 23	8:33 AM	5:48 PM	9 hr 15 min	5 min 49 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 24	8:35 AM	5:45 PM	9 hr 09 min	5 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, October 25	7:38 AM	4:42 PM	9 hr 04 min	5 min 49 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 26	7:41 AM	4:39 PM	8 hr 58 min	5 min 48 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 backward 1 hour on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from WEST (UTC+01:00) to WET (UTC)
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