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 1h 20m 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
Skien 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 Skien, Norway, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Skien
Skien gets 18h 28m of daylight today. Sunrise in Skien is at 04:07 and sunset in Skien is at 22:36.
Daylight ranges from about 6h 06m near the December solstice to 18h 34m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Skien and Major Cities
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These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Skien.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 13 Jun ● | 01:21 | 04:07 | 13:21 | 18:00 | 22:35 | 00:05 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 01:21 | 04:06 | 13:21 | 18:01 | 22:36 | 00:06 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 01:21 | 04:06 | 13:21 | 18:01 | 22:37 | 00:07 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 01:22 | 04:06 | 13:22 | 18:01 | 22:38 | 00:08 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 01:22 | 04:05 | 13:22 | 18:02 | 22:38 | 00:08 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 01:22 | 04:05 | 13:22 | 18:02 | 22:39 | 00:09 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 01:22 | 04:05 | 13:22 | 18:02 | 22:39 | 00:09 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Skien
Sunrise
in Skien
↑
4:07 AM
Sunset
in Skien
↓
10:36 PM
Day Length
18h 28m
Dawn
in Skien
2:38 AM
Dusk
in Skien
12:03 AM
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Moon Phases & Times for Skien
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
5.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 02:30
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:28
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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 October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back 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 09:44 on Saturday, June 13, 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?
Yes — Skien is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 13, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Skien today?
Today in Skien: sunrise is at 04:07 and sunset is at 22:36, giving 18h 28m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Skien tonight?
The moon phase over Skien tonight is Waning Crescent with 5.1% illumination.
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 1h 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.