Time Now in Alta, Norway 🇳🇴
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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: CET
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
Alta is in the Europe/Oslo time zone (UTC+01:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (CEST). Use this page to check the exact local time in Alta, Norway, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Alta
Time Difference Between Alta and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Alta right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Alta
What is the current local time in Alta?
The live local time in Alta is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Alta currently observes CEST, with a standard offset of UTC+01:00.
What time zone is Alta in?
Alta uses the CEST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+01:00.
Does Alta observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Alta is currently on daylight saving time (CEST).
Cities Sharing Alta's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Alta.
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Alta Sunrise & Sunset Widget
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Alta
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14-day Forecast for Alta
Moon Phases & Times for Alta
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
13.9%
Next Moonrise
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Moon is continuously above horizon
Next Moonset
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Moon does not set soon
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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 09:55 on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Alta follows the Europe/Oslo time zone.
What time zone is Alta in?
Alta uses the Europe/Oslo IANA time zone (UTC+01:00). 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 — Alta is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 11, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Alta tonight?
The moon phase over Alta tonight is Waning Crescent with 13.9% 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.