Current time in Faroe Islands
Western European Summer Time (WEST) · UTC+1 · Capital: Tórshavn
About Faroe Islands
The Faroe Islands, or Føroyar (meaning “Sheep Islands”), are located in the North Atlantic Ocean between Norway, Iceland and Scotland. The capital city of the Faroe Islands is Tórshavn, the official languages are Faroese and Danish and there are 49,000 people living on this country’s 18 islands. These islands are part of the Kingdom of Denmark but have maintained local rule since 1948 and have their own representatives in the Nordic Council. The currency used is the Faroese króna (DKK).
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is the Faroe Islands in?
The Faroe Islands uses Western European Summer Time (WEST), which is UTC+1 at the moment.
How many time zones does the Faroe Islands have?
The Faroe Islands has a single time zone, so it is the same time everywhere in the country: UTC+1 right now.
Does the Faroe Islands observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The Faroe Islands changes its clocks for daylight saving time and is currently on Western European Summer Time (WEST), UTC+1. Clocks go back 1 hour on 25 October 2026, to UTC+0.
What time is it in Tórshavn right now?
Tórshavn, the capital of the Faroe Islands, is on Western European Summer Time (WEST), UTC+1. The live clock at the top of this page always shows the exact current time.
What is the time difference between the Faroe Islands and London?
The Faroe Islands and London are on the same time at the moment. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between the Faroe Islands and New York?
The Faroe Islands is currently 5 hours ahead of New York. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the best time to call the Faroe Islands?
Office hours in the Faroe Islands (9:00–17:00 local time) are 09:00–17:00 in London and 04:00–12:00 in New York, so aim for that window.
Which countries in Europe are on the same time as the Faroe Islands?
Right now these countries in Europe share UTC+1: Ireland, United Kingdom.
What is the dialling code for the Faroe Islands?
The international dialling code for the Faroe Islands is +298.