Time Now in Torshavn, Faroe Islands ๐ซ๐ด
Lat/Long: 62.01ยฐ N, 6.77ยฐ W
Elevation: 1 m above sea level
Population rank: Largest city in Faroe Islands
Region: Streymoy
Country: ๐ซ๐ด Faroe Islands (Europe)
IANA Timezone: Atlantic/Faroe
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 25m ahead of the sun
Timezone: WET
Daylight Saving Time: Yes โ (Abbreviation: WEST) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Faroe Islands: WET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Faroe Islands: WEST
Clocks in Torshavn are set to UTC+00:00 under the Atlantic/Faroe zone. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. The sun is up for roughly 18 hours today, deep into the long days of the season. So far from the equator, Torshavn swings between very long summer days and very short winter ones. Torshavn lies barely above sea level, at roughly 1 m. The nearest big city, London, is a distant 1234 km away. As one of Faroe Islands's largest cities, Torshavn is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
The sun rises over Torshavn at 04:22 and sets at 22:42, giving 18h 20m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Torshavn
Daylight Hours in Torshavn
Torshavn gets 18h 21m of daylight today. Sunrise in Torshavn is at 04:22 and sunset in Torshavn is at 22:42.
Time Difference Between Torshavn and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Torshavn right now.
Cities Sharing Torshavn's Time Zone (UTC+00:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Torshavn.
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Prayer Times in Torshavn
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 20 Jul โ | 01:33 | 04:21 | 13:33 | 18:09 | 22:45 | 00:15 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 01:33 | 04:23 | 13:33 | 18:08 | 22:43 | 00:13 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 01:33 | 04:26 | 13:33 | 18:07 | 22:40 | 00:10 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 01:33 | 04:28 | 13:33 | 18:06 | 22:38 | 00:08 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 01:33 | 04:31 | 13:33 | 18:06 | 22:35 | 00:05 |
| Sat, 25 Jul | 01:33 | 04:34 | 13:33 | 18:05 | 22:33 | 00:03 |
| Sun, 26 Jul | 01:33 | 04:36 | 13:33 | 18:04 | 22:30 | 00:00 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Torshavn
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Distances & Clock Changes in Torshavn
How Far Is Torshavn From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 1,234 km | SSE (158deg) |
| Paris | 1,568 km | SSE (155deg) |
| Moscow | 2,587 km | E (85deg) |
| New York | 4,945 km | W (274deg) |
| Dubai | 6,104 km | ESE (102deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,605 km | E (90deg) |
| Los Angeles | 7,715 km | NW (305deg) |
| Tokyo | 8,742 km | NNE (27deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Torshavn?
Torshavn next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Torshavn's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Torshavn and you would surface in the open ocean, near 62.0deg S, 173.2deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Torshavn
What time is it in Torshavn right now?
The current local time in Torshavn is 15:40 on Monday, July 20, 2026. Torshavn follows the Atlantic/Faroe time zone.
What time zone is Torshavn in?
Clocks in Torshavn follow the Atlantic/Faroe IANA time zone (UTC+00:00). It applies to the wider area too and adjusts on its own for daylight saving where that is observed.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Torshavn?
Is Torshavn on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. Daylight saving time is in effect in Torshavn as of July 20, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Torshavn today?
Torshavn sees sunrise at 04:22 and sunset at 22:42 today, giving 18h 20m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Torshavn tonight?
Tonight the moon over Torshavn is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 41.6%.
What is solar time in Torshavn?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Torshavn, clocks run about 1h 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.