Current Time in Skien, Norway 🇳🇴
Lat/Long: 59.21° N, 9.61° E
Elevation: 27 m above sea level
Population rank: #15 of 611 cities in Norway by population
County: Telemark
IANA Timezone: Europe/Oslo
Solar time: clocks run about 20m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CET
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌ (When does Daylight Savings Time start?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Norway: CET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Norway: CEST
The time now in Skien, Norway is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Skien currently observes CET, UTC+1. Local time in Skien runs on a UTC+01:00 offset (Europe/Oslo). The city is holding to standard time for this part of the year. Daylight is scarce today, roughly 9 hours from sunrise to sunset. At this high latitude the gap between summer and winter daylight is dramatic. At about 27 m, Skien is practically at sea level. Skien is fairly isolated: even London lies some 1052 km off. A major centre in Norway, Skien keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
The sun rises over Skien at 07:40 and sets at 16:28, giving 8h 48m of daylight today.
Skien Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Skien
Skien gets 8h 48m of daylight today. Sunrise in Skien is at 07:40 and sunset in Skien is at 16:28.
Daylight ranges from about 6h 06m near the December solstice to 18h 34m near the June solstice.
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Cities Sharing Skien's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Skien.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 1 Nov ● | 05:16 | 07:39 | 12:05 | 13:59 | 16:30 | 18:00 |
| Mon, 2 Nov | 05:18 | 07:41 | 12:05 | 13:57 | 16:28 | 17:58 |
| Tue, 3 Nov | 05:20 | 07:44 | 12:05 | 13:56 | 16:25 | 17:55 |
| Wed, 4 Nov | 05:22 | 07:46 | 12:05 | 13:54 | 16:23 | 17:53 |
| Thu, 5 Nov | 05:24 | 07:49 | 12:05 | 13:52 | 16:20 | 17:50 |
| Fri, 6 Nov | 05:26 | 07:51 | 12:05 | 13:50 | 16:18 | 17:48 |
| Sat, 7 Nov | 05:28 | 07:54 | 12:05 | 13:49 | 16:16 | 17:46 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Skien
Sunrise
in Skien
↑
7:40 AM
Sunset
in Skien
↓
4:28 PM
Day Length
8h 48m
Dawn
in Skien
6:55 AM
Dusk
in Skien
5:13 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Skien
Current Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
54.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 22:08
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 14:44
Distances & Clock Changes in Skien
How Far Is Skien From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 1,052 km | SW (220deg) |
| Paris | 1,243 km | SSW (205deg) |
| Moscow | 1,704 km | E (91deg) |
| Dubai | 5,160 km | ESE (117deg) |
| New York | 5,880 km | WNW (289deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,684 km | ESE (103deg) |
| Tokyo | 8,506 km | NE (40deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,589 km | NW (318deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Skien?
Skien next changes its clocks on March 28, 2027, when the clocks spring forward by one hour.
Skien's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Skien and you would surface in the open ocean, near 59.2deg S, 170.4deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Skien
What time is it in Skien right now?
The current local time in Skien is 12:56 on Sunday, November 01, 2026. Skien follows the Europe/Oslo time zone.
What time zone is Skien in?
Skien 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 Skien?
Is Skien on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of November 01, 2026, Skien is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Skien today?
Skien sees sunrise at 07:40 and sunset at 16:28 today, giving 8h 48m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Skien tonight?
Tonight the moon over Skien is in its Last Quarter phase, lit 54.1%.
What is solar time in Skien?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Skien, clocks run about 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.