What time is it in Alta right now?

Alta is on Europe/Oslo, currently UTC+2. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.

What time zone is Alta in?

Alta uses the IANA time zone Europe/Oslo, which is UTC+2 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.

Does Alta observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on Sun, Oct 25, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC+1.

What time do the sun rise and set in Alta today?

Today the sun rises at about 1:29 AM and sets at about 11:27 PM local time in Alta, giving roughly 21h 58m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 12:33 PM.

Norway · Finnmark

Current local time in Alta

Alta keeps time on the Europe/Oslo zone, currently UTC+2. The offset shifts twice a year with daylight saving, and the clock below always reflects the rule in force today. The clock runs live in your browser; nothing about your location is sent anywhere.

Current local time

Alta, Finnmark

10:34

Sun, Jul 26UTC+2

Alta time zone at a glance

IANA time zone: Europe/Oslo
Current UTC offset: UTC+2
Daylight saving: Observed
Next clock change: Sun, Oct 25, 2026 → UTC+1
Country: Norway
Region: Finnmark
Coordinates: 69.97°, 23.27°
Population: 15,094
Local date: Sun, Jul 26, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Alta today

Computed from Alta's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.

Sunrise: 1:29 AM
Sunset: 11:27 PM
Solar noon: 12:33 PM
Day length: 21h 58m
Civil dawn: —
Civil dusk: —
Golden hour ends: 3:52 AM
Golden hour begins: 9:11 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Alta time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Alta is
Los AngelesUnited States	01:34 AM	9h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	09:34 AM	1h ahead
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	12:34 PM	2h behind
TokyoJapan	05:34 PM	7h behind

Need a different pair? Compare any two cities or convert a specific time.

Working with Alta time

Scheduling across Europe/Oslo is where most calendar mistakes start — a meeting agreed in one zone drifts by an hour the moment either side changes its clocks. These tools each handle a piece of that problem.

Find a meeting timeSee which hours overlap between Alta and everywhere else on your team.Convert a timeTranslate a specific moment into or out of Europe/Oslo.Track clock changesSee exactly when Alta next changes its clocks.Add to your boardKeep Alta beside your other cities, ticking live.Business hours overlapWork out the window where Alta offices and yours are both open.Send a calendar inviteExport an event with Europe/Oslo baked in, not guessed.

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Altatime — questions & answers

What time is it in Alta right now?: Alta is on Europe/Oslo, currently UTC+2. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.
What time zone is Alta in?: Alta uses the IANA time zone Europe/Oslo, which is UTC+2 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.
Does Alta observe daylight saving time?: Yes. The next change is on Sun, Oct 25, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC+1.
What time do the sun rise and set in Alta today?: Today the sun rises at about 1:29 AM and sets at about 11:27 PM local time in Alta, giving roughly 21h 58m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 12:33 PM.