Current Date And Time In Tórshavn, Faroe Islands
Thursday, 13 August 2026
12:07:24 WEST
State: Streymoy
Currency: Faroese Krona ()
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (WEST)
Population: 13,200
District: Tórshavn
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Tórshavn, a city in Streymoy, Faroe Islands in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Tórshavn — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Tórshavn | |
| District / County | Tórshavn | |
| State | Streymoy | |
| Country | Faroe Islands | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 13,200 | |
| Area | 117.00 km² (45.17 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | National Capital | |
| Population Rank in Streymoy | #1 of 11 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Faroese Krona | |
| Code ISO-4217 | ||
| Symbol | kr | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +298 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .fo | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 1 | |
| In Feet | 3 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 62.01 | |
| Longitude | -6.77 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 62.01° N 6.772° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 62° 0' 35" N 6° 46' 18" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 62° 0.58' N 6° 46.3' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Brae, United Kingdom (341 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +00:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +01:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:23 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 09:40 PM | |
| Day Length | 16h 16m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | FO 100 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Atlantic/Faroe | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 0901-01-01 |
Tórshavn is a city situated in Streymoy, Faroe Islands, within Europe. It falls under Tórshavn, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Tórshavn as a National Capital. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Streymoy
The latitude and longitude of Tórshavn pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Tórshavn on the map
Tórshavn runs on UTC +00:00, shifting to +01:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Tórshavn run on the local currency, shown with the symbol kr. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Tórshavn exchange rates
To ring a number in Tórshavn from outside Faroe Islands, dial +298 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Tórshavn and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Tórshavn ranks #1 of 11 cities in Streymoy. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Streymoy market. › Cities near Tórshavn
Tórshavn has a recorded population of approximately 13,200 people. That places it #1 of 11 cities with population data in Streymoy. Browse more cities in Streymoy for comparison.
Tórshavn spans approximately 117.00 square kilometers (45.17 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Tórshavn sits within Tórshavn, is part of Streymoy in Faroe Islands. It is classified as a National Capital.
Tórshavn keeps UTC +00:00, moving to +01:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:23 AM and sets around 09:40 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Tórshavn price in Faroese krona, written with the symbol kr. Check live rates on our Tórshavn currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Tórshavn lands you closest to Brae, United Kingdom, about 341 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Tórshavn sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.