Time Zones in Faroe Islands

View current local time, WET/WEST offsets, DST transition dates, and convert Faroe Islands time to any other timezone.

Tórshavn
Faroe Islands · WEST
Tórshavn Daylight TimeGMT +01Tue, Jul 21
12AM3AM6AM9AM12PM3PM6PM9PM
WET automatically adjusted to WEST time zone, that is in use
UTC
UTC · UTC
Coordinated Universal TimeGMT +00Tue, Jul 21
12AM3AM6AM9AM12PM3PM6PM9PM
Tórshavn
Pop. 13,200
Klaksvík
Pop. 5,013
Hoyvík
Pop. 3,940
Argir
Pop. 1,871
Fuglafjørður
Pop. 1,542
Vágur
Pop. 1,351
Vestmanna
Pop. 1,245
Sørvágur
Pop. 1,134
Kollafjørður
Pop. 1,049
Miðvágur
Pop. 1,040
Tvøroyri
Pop. 862
Sandavágur
Pop. 779
Hvalba
Pop. 673
Eiði
Pop. 634
Sandur
Pop. 608
Skopun
Pop. 464
Porkeri
Pop. 396
Skálavík
Pop. 171
Hov
Pop. 149
Kunoy
Pop. 70
Skúvoy
Pop. 53
Kirkja
Pop. 31
Viðareiði
Pop. 0
Eystur
Pop. 0
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Faroe Islands Time Zones

See all time zones used in Faroe Islands, including WET (UTC+0) and WEST (UTC+1) during daylight saving time. Includes country-level timezone coverage with current offsets.

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Compare and Convert Time

Use the visual time grid and hour-by-hour tables to compare Faroe Islands time with other cities and timezones. Export meetings with ICS download, Google Calendar, or Gmail.

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DST Rules and Accuracy

Faroe Islands observes DST, typically switching between WET and WEST in March and October. Times update automatically using the IANA timezone database with historical rule tracking.

How to Check Time in Faroe Islands

  1. Open the Faroe Islands converter page: Go to https://www.xconvert.com/time-converter/faroe-islands to see Faroe Islands time with Tórshavn and the country’s Atlantic/Faroe timezone context already in view. This is useful when you are planning a call with a contact in Tórshavn, checking office hours for a shipping or fisheries-related business, or lining up travel through Vágar-area connections near Sørvágur and Miðvágur.

  2. Add comparison cities with the + Add City button: Click + Add City and search for cities you need to compare against Faroe Islands time, such as London for business coordination, Copenhagen for Nordic administration and trade, or New York for remote client calls across the Atlantic. Adding multiple rows lets you compare Tórshavn with other markets on the same 24-hour grid, which is especially helpful for booking meetings that avoid nighttime hours in a small market with one national timezone.

  3. Drag across the grid to select a meeting window: Click Select if needed, then drag across the colored timeline on the Tórshavn row to highlight a time range in purple; you can move the selection by dragging the center or fine-tune it with the left and right handles. For example, selecting a morning or early afternoon block in Tórshavn helps remote teams quickly see whether that overlap fits standard work hours elsewhere, making it easier to confirm interview times, port logistics calls, or tourism booking discussions.

  4. Export and share the selected time range: Once a range is selected, use the export options for ICS download, Google Calendar, Gmail, Copy to clipboard, or Share link. These options are practical when sending a confirmed slot to a distributed team, adding a cross-border meeting to calendars automatically, or sharing a booking window with travelers, suppliers, or media contacts working with Faroe Islands schedules.

Time Zones in Faroe Islands

Faroe Islands uses one timezone: Atlantic/Faroe. The country runs on UTC+0 during standard time and UTC+1 during daylight saving time, so there is no internal time difference between Tórshavn, Klaksvík, Hoyvík, Argir, Fuglafjørður, Vágur, Vestmanna, Sørvágur, Kollafjørður, and Miðvágur.

Because the entire country follows a single timezone, scheduling is simpler than in countries split across multiple regions. That matters for national coordination across government offices in Tórshavn, fishing and marine operations, domestic business communication, school timetables, and airport or ferry-related planning across the islands.

Faroe Islands does not use half-hour or quarter-hour offsets, and it does not have multiple national time zones. For most users, this means any time shown for Tórshavn applies across the country, whether you are arranging accommodation in Vágur, a business call in Klaksvík, or local transport timing near Sørvágur.

Faroe Islands Country Details

Faroe Islands is a North Atlantic territory in Europe with Torshavn as its capital. The country has a population of 48,497 and a total area of 1,399 km², making it a small but geographically dispersed island community where accurate time coordination is important for transport, administration, and regional services.

The local currency is the DKK (Krone), which is relevant for travelers budgeting hotel stays, local transport, and dining, as well as for companies handling invoices or supplier payments connected to the islands. For international communication, the country dialing code is +298, which is the number prefix used when calling businesses, hotels, public offices, or residents in Faroe Islands from abroad.

The main languages are fo and da-FO. That matters in practical scheduling because business correspondence, local administration, and customer communication may involve Faroese or Danish, especially when arranging appointments, confirming reservations, or coordinating with public and commercial contacts in Torshavn and other towns.

Daylight Saving Time in Faroe Islands

Faroe Islands does observe daylight saving time. In 2026, clocks go forward on Sunday, March 29, 2026, changing from UTC+0 to UTC+1, and clocks go back on Sunday, October 25, 2026, changing from UTC+1 to UTC+0.

This seasonal shift affects meeting planning, flight coordination, and recurring calendar events, especially for people working with contacts outside the islands. A weekly call set during winter may shift by one hour relative to another country once Faroe Islands moves into daylight saving time, so spring and autumn are the key periods to reconfirm recurring schedules.

There are no regional exceptions within Faroe Islands. The same daylight saving schedule applies across the country, including Tórshavn, Klaksvík, Hoyvík, Argir, Fuglafjørður, Vágur, Vestmanna, Sørvágur, Kollafjørður, and Miðvágur, so there is no need to account for internal DST differences when planning domestic activity.

Frequently Asked Questions

how many time zones does Faroe Islands have?

Faroe Islands has one time zone: Atlantic/Faroe. That single-zone system applies nationwide, so Tórshavn and all other major towns follow the same clock without any internal regional differences.

does Faroe Islands use daylight saving time?

Yes, Faroe Islands uses daylight saving time. In 2026, clocks move forward on Sunday, March 29, 2026 from UTC+0 to UTC+1, and move back on Sunday, October 25, 2026 from UTC+1 to UTC+0, which affects recurring meetings, travel schedules, and business coordination.

what is the time difference between Faroe Islands and UTC?

Faroe Islands is UTC+0 during standard time and UTC+1 during daylight saving time. That means the offset changes seasonally, so anyone scheduling calls, transport, or deadlines with Faroe Islands should account for whether the country is on winter time or summer time.

what currency does Faroe Islands use?

Faroe Islands uses the DKK (Krone). This is the currency relevant for everyday purchases, travel expenses, accommodation payments, and local commercial transactions across the islands.

what is the dialing code for Faroe Islands?

The international dialing code for Faroe Islands is +298. If you are calling a hotel in Torshavn, a tourism operator, a business contact, or a local service provider from another country, you would begin with +298 before the local number.

what is the capital of Faroe Islands?

The capital of Faroe Islands is Torshavn. It is the country’s main administrative center and a common reference point for time checks, business communication, and travel planning.

which cities in Faroe Islands use the same time?

All major listed cities in Faroe Islands use the same time because the country has a single timezone. That includes Tórshavn, Klaksvík, Hoyvík, Argir, Fuglafjørður, Vágur, Vestmanna, Sørvágur, Kollafjørður, and Miðvágur, so a time shown for one applies to the others as well.