Norway facts
| Capital | Oslo |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Europe, Northern Europe |
| Area | 323,802 km² · 125,021 sq mi · 80,013,093 acres |
| Languages | Norwegian Nynorsk, Norwegian Bokmål, Sami |
| Demonym | Norwegian |
| Currency | Norwegian Krone (NOK) |
| Time zone | Europe/Oslo · UTC+2 · 9:35 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +47 |
| Internet domain | .no |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types C, F |
| Capital coordinates | 59.9127, 10.7461 |
Time difference
Oslo is on UTC+2 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 6:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 3:00 a.m. |
| London | 11:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 10:00 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Norway is about 3.5% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Norway is about 1.3 times the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Oslo to Washington, D.C.: about 6,233 km (3,873 mi) as the crow flies.
- Oslo to London: about 1,153 km (717 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Norway shares land borders with 3 countries: Finland, Sweden, Russia.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Norway?
The capital of Norway is Oslo.
How big is Norway?
Norway covers about 323,802 km² (125,021 sq mi), ranking 68 of 196 countries by area. It is about 3.5% of the size of the United States. It is about 1.3 times the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Norway in?
Oslo uses UTC+2 (Europe/Oslo) today. When it is noon in Oslo, it is 6:00 a.m. in New York and 11:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Norway use?
Norway uses the Norwegian Krone (NOK).
What is the country code for Norway?
The international calling code is +47. From the United States dial 011 47 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 47.
What language is spoken in Norway?
Official or national languages: Norwegian Nynorsk, Norwegian Bokmål, Sami.