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Alta ranks
#1 for most northerly.
Lat/Long: 69.97° N, 23.27° E
Elevation: 65 m above sea level
Population rank: #39 of 611 cities in Norway by population
County: Finnmark
IANA Timezone: Europe/Oslo
Solar time: clocks run about 25m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CEST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: CEST) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Norway: CET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Norway: CEST
Clocks in Alta are set to UTC+01:00 under the Europe/Oslo zone. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. The sun is up for roughly 16 hours today, deep into the long days of the season. At a near-polar latitude, Alta can see the sun barely set in summer and barely rise in winter. Its elevation is a gentle 65 m. Alta is fairly isolated: even Moscow lies some 1730 km off. Alta is a significant city in Norway, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Today Alta sees 16h 12m between a 04:20 sunrise and a 20:33 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Alta
Daylight Hours in Alta
Alta gets 16h 12m of daylight today. Sunrise in Alta is at 04:20 and sunset in Alta is at 20:33.
Time Difference Between Alta and Major Cities
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Cities Sharing Alta's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Alta.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 27 Aug ● | 00:28 | 04:19 | 12:28 | 16:19 | 20:37 | 22:07 |
| Fri, 28 Aug | 00:28 | 04:23 | 12:28 | 16:17 | 20:32 | 22:02 |
| Sat, 29 Aug | 00:27 | 04:28 | 12:28 | 16:14 | 20:27 | 21:57 |
| Sun, 30 Aug | 00:27 | 04:32 | 12:27 | 16:12 | 20:22 | 21:52 |
| Mon, 31 Aug | 00:27 | 04:36 | 12:27 | 16:09 | 20:17 | 21:47 |
| Tue, 1 Sep | 00:27 | 04:41 | 12:27 | 16:07 | 20:13 | 21:43 |
| Wed, 2 Sep | 00:26 | 04:45 | 12:26 | 16:04 | 20:08 | 21:38 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Alta
Sunrise
in Alta
↑
4:20 AM
Sunset
in Alta
↓
8:33 PM
Day Length
16h 12m
Dawn
in Alta
2:55 AM
Dusk
in Alta
9:56 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Alta
Current Phase
Full Moon
Illumination
99.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 20:32
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 04:27
Distances & Clock Changes in Alta
How Far Is Alta From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow | 1,730 km | SSE (149deg) |
| London | 2,381 km | SW (223deg) |
| Paris | 2,598 km | SW (216deg) |
| Dubai | 5,391 km | SE (140deg) |
| New York | 6,066 km | WNW (293deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,547 km | ESE (123deg) |
| Tokyo | 7,216 km | NE (53deg) |
| Hong Kong | 7,717 km | E (81deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Alta?
Alta next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Alta's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Alta and you would surface in the open ocean, near 70.0deg S, 156.7deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Alta
What time is it in Alta right now?
The current local time in Alta is 12:30 on Thursday, August 27, 2026. Alta follows the Europe/Oslo time zone.
What time zone is Alta in?
Alta uses the Europe/Oslo IANA time zone (UTC+02:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Alta?
Is Alta on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. As of August 27, 2026, Alta has its clocks advanced for daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Alta today?
In Alta today the sun rises at 04:20 and sets at 20:33, giving 16h 12m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Alta tonight?
The moon phase over Alta tonight is Full Moon with 99.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Alta?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Alta, clocks run about 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.