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Hvalba, Suðuroy, Faroe Islands – Faroe Islands Flag

Current Date And Time In Hvalba, Faroe Islands

Saturday, 25 July 2026
17:10:17 WEST
State: Suðuroy
Currency: Faroese Krona ()
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (WEST)
Population: 673
District: Hvalbøur

✈️ Hvalba, Suðuroy, Faroe Islands - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Hvalba, Suðuroy, 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 Hvalba.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Hvalba 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 Hvalba — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Faroe Islands, which includes Hvalba, 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 Hvalba.

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 Hvalba. 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 Hvalba.

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Police
112
🚑
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 Hvalba for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Hvalba
International Airport • FAE
Vágar Airport
Vágar, FO
54
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Hvalba From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Hvalba 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)1,197 km743 mi~ 2h 09m
Paris (France)1,532 km952 mi~ 2h 33m
New York (United States)4,938 km3,068 mi~ 6h 34m
Toronto (Canada)4,967 km3,087 mi~ 6h 36m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)6,104 km3,793 mi~ 7h 56m
Los Angeles (United States)7,733 km4,805 mi~ 9h 51m
Tokyo (Japan)8,787 km5,460 mi~ 11h 05m
Singapore (Singapore)10,953 km6,806 mi~ 13h 38m
Sydney (Australia)16,564 km10,292 mi~ 20h 14m
Auckland (New Zealand)17,260 km10,725 mi~ 21h 03m

✈ 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 Hvalba, 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 Hvalba 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 Time5:10 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Hvalba to Major World Cities

It is currently 5:10 PM on Saturday in Hvalba. 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 Hvalba 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 Hvalba
New York (United States)Sat, 12:10 PM5h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 9:10 AM8h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 12:10 PM5h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 5:10 PMSame time
Paris (France)Sat, 6:10 PM1h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 8:10 PM3h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 12:10 AM7h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 1:10 AM8h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 2:10 AM9h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 4:10 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 Hvalba. 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
Trongisvágur (Suðuroy, Faroe Islands)5 mi7 kmSE
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Tvøroyri (Suðuroy, Faroe Islands)6 mi9 kmESE
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Hov (Suðuroy, Faroe Islands)9 mi15 kmSE
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Vágur (Suðuroy, Faroe Islands)10 mi16 kmSSE
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Porkeri (Suðuroy, Faroe Islands)11 mi18 kmSE
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Hvalba

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Hvalba is the Colosseum (Italy), about 2,546 km away. Straight-line distances from Hvalba to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
ColosseumRome, Italy2,546 km1,582 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan4,630 km2,877 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India7,115 km4,421 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico7,554 km4,694 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China7,576 km4,708 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil9,943 km6,178 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru10,064 km6,254 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Hvalba, 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 Hvalba and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Hvalba.

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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🧭 Hvalba's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Hvalba

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Hvalba. 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 Hvalba — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Hvalba

Hvalba 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 Hvalba

The closest airport to Hvalba is Vágar Airport (FAE), about 54 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 Hvalba From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Hvalba 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 Hvalba gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Hvalba

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

🔎 Explore More About Hvalba

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Hvalba

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

Hvalba, 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 Hvalba use?

Hvalba 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 Hvalba?

In Hvalba, 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 Hvalba?

Vágar Airport (FAE) is the nearest airport to Hvalba, about 54 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Hvalba 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 Hvalba?

Hvalba shares the official and regional languages of Suðuroy 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 Hvalba?

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