What time zone is Tau in?

Tau currently uses Central European Summer Time (CEST). Its IANA time zone is Europe/Oslo.

When is the next clock change in Tau?

Clocks in Tau move backward 1 hour on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 3:00 AM, changing from CEST (UTC+02:00) to CET (UTC+01:00)

Current Time in Tau, Strand, Rogaland, Norway

8:45:28 PM

20:45:28

Friday, September 11, 2026

CEST (Central European Summer Time) · UTC+02:00

Europe/Oslo

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Time zone details

Tau is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Tau

Sunrise6:55 AMSolar noon1:32 PMSunset8:08 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Norway
Administrative area: Rogaland
District: Strand
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Norwegian Krone (NOK)

Practical

Languages: Norwegian, Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk, Northern Sami, Finnish
Dialing code: +47
Population: 3,212
Elevation: Approximately 26 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 59° 03' N / 5° 55' E

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Clock changes in Tau

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, October 25, 2026

3:00 AM CEST2:00 AM CET

Clocks move back 1 hour

2026

Sunday, March 29, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM CET3:00 AM CEST
Clocks move forward 1 hour
Sunday, October 25, 2026upcoming
Daylight saving time ends
3:00 AM CEST2:00 AM CET
Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:55 AM
Solar noon: 1:32 PM
Sunset: 8:08 PM
Daylight duration: 13 hr 13 min5 min 11 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:14 AM – 8:49 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:22 AM – 9:41 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:23 AM – 10:39 PM

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Friday, September 11, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:55 AM (east, 79.7°)
Sunset: 8:08 PM (west, 279.9°)
Day length: 13 hr 13 min5 min 11 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 1:32 PM (35.4° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:14 AM – 8:49 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:22 AM – 9:41 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:23 AM – 10:39 PM

Moon

Phase: New Moon (0% illuminated)
Moonrise: 7:18 AM (east, 85.3°)
Moonset: 7:50 PM (west, 268.2°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Friday, September 11, 2026 at 5:27 AM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at 10:44 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Friday, September 11	6:55 AM	8:08 PM	13 hr 13 min	5 min 11 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, September 12	6:58 AM	8:05 PM	13 hr 07 min	5 min 10 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, September 13	7:00 AM	8:02 PM	13 hr 02 min	5 min 11 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, September 14	7:02 AM	7:59 PM	12 hr 57 min	5 min 12 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, September 15	7:04 AM	7:56 PM	12 hr 52 min	5 min 11 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, September 16	7:07 AM	7:53 PM	12 hr 47 min	5 min 11 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, September 17	7:09 AM	7:50 PM	12 hr 41 min	5 min 11 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Norway

Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Sat, Dec 26, 2026Boxing Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Tau in?: Tau currently uses Central European Summer Time (CEST). Its IANA time zone is Europe/Oslo.
When is the next clock change in Tau?: Clocks in Tau move backward 1 hour on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 3:00 AM, changing from CEST (UTC+02:00) to CET (UTC+01:00)
Is Tau currently on daylight saving time?: Tau is observing daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Tau right now?: Tau is currently UTC+02:00