Time Now 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: 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
Local time in Skien runs on a UTC+01:00 offset (Europe/Oslo). The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. The sun is up for roughly 17 hours today, deep into the long days of the season. 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 05:05 and sets at 21:48, giving 16h 43m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Skien
Daylight Hours in Skien
Skien gets 16h 43m of daylight today. Sunrise in Skien is at 05:05 and sunset in Skien is at 21:48.
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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Cities Sharing Skien's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Skien.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 31 Jul ● | 01:27 | 05:04 | 13:28 | 17:49 | 21:51 | 23:21 |
| Sat, 1 Aug | 01:27 | 05:06 | 13:27 | 17:48 | 21:48 | 23:18 |
| Sun, 2 Aug | 01:27 | 05:09 | 13:27 | 17:47 | 21:46 | 23:16 |
| Mon, 3 Aug | 01:27 | 05:11 | 13:27 | 17:46 | 21:44 | 23:14 |
| Tue, 4 Aug | 01:27 | 05:13 | 13:27 | 17:45 | 21:41 | 23:11 |
| Wed, 5 Aug | 01:27 | 05:15 | 13:27 | 17:44 | 21:39 | 23:09 |
| Thu, 6 Aug | 01:27 | 05:18 | 13:27 | 17:43 | 21:36 | 23:06 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Skien
Sunrise
in Skien
↑
5:05 AM
Sunset
in Skien
↓
9:48 PM
Day Length
16h 43m
Dawn
in Skien
4:06 AM
Dusk
in Skien
10:47 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Skien
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
95.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 22:16
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 08:33
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 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 19:56 on Friday, July 31, 2026. Skien follows the Europe/Oslo time zone.
What time zone is Skien in?
Skien 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 Skien?
Is Skien on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. As of July 31, 2026, Skien has its clocks advanced for daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Skien today?
Skien sees sunrise at 05:05 and sunset at 21:48 today, giving 16h 43m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Skien tonight?
Tonight the moon over Skien is in its Waning Gibbous phase, lit 95.5%.
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.