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Tórshavn, Streymoy, Faroe Islands – Faroe Islands Flag

Current Date And Time In Tórshavn, Faroe Islands

Saturday, 25 July 2026
18:25:50 WEST
State: Streymoy
Currency: Faroese Krona ()
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (WEST)
Population: 13,200
District: Tórshavn

✈️ Tórshavn, Streymoy, Faroe Islands - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Tórshavn, Streymoy, Faroe Islands using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Tórshavn.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Tórshavn with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Tórshavn — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Faroe Islands, which includes Tórshavn, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Faroe Islands before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Faroe Islands's time zone +00:00, country calling code +298 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .FO. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Tórshavn.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+00:00
📞 Country Calling Code+298
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.FO

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Faroe Islands — police 112, ambulance 112, fire brigade 112, general emergency 112. Store these in your phone before you reach Tórshavn. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Tórshavn.

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Police
112
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Ambulance
112
🚒
Fire
112
📞
General
112

📊 Faroe Islands At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Faroe Islands — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

👤
Life Expectancy
83.1
years
💰
GDP Per Capita
$3,000,000,000
USD / year

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Faroe Islands development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Tórshavn for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Tórshavn
International Airport • FAE
Vágar Airport
Vágar, FO
27
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Tórshavn's exact coordinates, or Tórshavn's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Tórshavn From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Tórshavn to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
London (United Kingdom)1,234 km767 mi~ 2h 12m
Paris (France)1,568 km974 mi~ 2h 36m
New York (United States)4,945 km3,073 mi~ 6h 34m
Toronto (Canada)4,968 km3,087 mi~ 6h 36m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)6,104 km3,793 mi~ 7h 56m
Los Angeles (United States)7,715 km4,794 mi~ 9h 50m
Tokyo (Japan)8,742 km5,432 mi~ 11h 02m
Singapore (Singapore)10,929 km6,791 mi~ 13h 36m
Sydney (Australia)16,521 km10,266 mi~ 20h 11m
Auckland (New Zealand)17,215 km10,697 mi~ 21h

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Tórshavn, Faroe Islands is set to Western European Summer Time (WEST) with a current offset of UTC +01:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Tórshavn requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneWestern European Summer Time (WEST)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +01:00
📅 DST Observing StatusActive (Daylight Saving Time In Effect)
📅 DST Transition DatesObserved from March 29 (01:00) to October 25 (02:00).
🕒 Current Local Time6:25 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Tórshavn to Major World Cities

It is currently 6:25 PM on Saturday in Tórshavn. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Tórshavn right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Tórshavn
New York (United States)Sat, 1:25 PM5h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 10:25 AM8h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 1:25 PM5h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 6:25 PMSame time
Paris (France)Sat, 7:25 PM1h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 9:25 PM3h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 1:25 AM7h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 2:25 AM8h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 3:25 AM9h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 5:25 AM11h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Tórshavn. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Argir (Streymoy, Faroe Islands)1 mi2 kmSouth (S)
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Hoyvík (Streymoy, Faroe Islands)2 mi3 kmNorth (N)
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Nólsoy (Streymoy, Faroe Islands)3 mi5 kmEast (E)
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Kirkjubo (Streymoy, Faroe Islands)4 mi6 kmSSW
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Toftir (Eysturoy, Faroe Islands)6 mi9 kmNNE
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Tórshavn

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Tórshavn is the Colosseum (Italy), about 2,575 km away. Straight-line distances from Tórshavn to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
ColosseumRome, Italy2,575 km1,600 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan4,644 km2,886 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India7,098 km4,410 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China7,537 km4,683 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico7,562 km4,699 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil9,986 km6,205 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru10,094 km6,272 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Tórshavn shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Streymoy and Faroe Islands. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Streymoy Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Streymoy, including major hub cities.
✈️ Faroe Islands Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Faroe Islands.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type C/F/K socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Tórshavn and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Tórshavn.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
FType F: Two round pins + grounding clips (Schuko)
KType K: Two round pins + flat-sided grounding pin
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🧭 Tórshavn's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Tórshavn

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Tórshavn. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Tórshavn — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Tórshavn

Tórshavn keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Faroe Islands. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Tórshavn

The closest airport to Tórshavn is Vágar Airport (FAE), about 27 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Tórshavn From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Tórshavn needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Tórshavn gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Tórshavn

Tórshavn rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Tórshavn — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Tórshavn

ℹ️ Tórshavn OverviewSee the full profile of Tórshavn — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Tórshavn MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Tórshavn for distance and direction.
💰 Tórshavn CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Tórshavn

What side of the road do people drive on in Tórshavn?

Tórshavn, like the rest of Faroe Islands, drives on the Right. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Tórshavn use?

Tórshavn runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type C/F/K sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Tórshavn?

In Tórshavn, reach police on 112, ambulance on 112, fire brigade on 112, a general emergency line on 112. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Tórshavn?

Vágar Airport (FAE) is the nearest airport to Tórshavn, about 27 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Tórshavn in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Tórshavn runs on Western European Summer Time (UTC +00:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Tórshavn?

Tórshavn shares the official and regional languages of Streymoy and Faroe Islands — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Tórshavn?

No — Tórshavn uses the Faroese krona (), symbol kr. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Tórshavn currency page for live rates.