Time in Faroe Islands
Capital · Tórshavn
Time zone in Faroe Islands
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic/Faroe Western European Summer Time |
UTC+01:00 | In effect | Tórshavn |
About Faroe Islands
| Capital: | Torshavn |
|---|---|
| Region: | Europe · Northern Europe |
| Population: | 55,146 |
| Currency: | Danish krone (DKK, Kr.) |
| Calling code: | +298 |
| Languages: | Danish, Faroese |
| ISO codes: | FO / FRO |
| Internet domain: | .fo |
Cities in Faroe Islands
Public holidays in Faroe Islands 2026
Full list ›- 1 Jan — Nýggjársdagur
- 2 Apr — Skírhósdagur
- 3 Apr — Langafríggjadagur
- 5 Apr — Páskadagur
- 6 Apr — Annar páskadagur
- 24 Apr — Flaggdagur
- 1 May — Dýri biðidagur
- 14 May — Kristi Himmalsferðardagur
Frequently asked questions about time in Faroe Islands
How many time zones does Faroe Islands have?
Faroe Islands uses one time zone: Western European Summer Time (Atlantic/Faroe, currently UTC+01:00).
Does Faroe Islands use daylight saving time?
Yes — 1 of Faroe Islands’s 1 time zones change their clocks in the next 12 months. Each city page shows its next clock change.
What time is it in Tórshavn, the capital of Faroe Islands?
See the live clock on the Tórshavn time page. Tórshavn uses Atlantic/Faroe.