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Sørvágur, Vágar, Faroe Islands – Faroe Islands Flag

Current Date And Time In Sørvágur, Faroe Islands

Sunday, 26 July 2026
03:24:01 WEST
State: Vágar
Currency: Faroese Krona ()
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (WEST)
Population: 1,148
District: Sørvágur

✈️ Sørvágur, Vágar, Faroe Islands - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Sørvágur, Vágar, 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 Sørvágur.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Faroe Islands, which includes Sørvágur, 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 Sørvágur.

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 Sørvágur. 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 Sørvágur.

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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 Sørvágur for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Sørvágur
International Airport • FAE
Vágar Airport
Vágar, FO
2
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Sørvágur From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Sørvágur 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)1,252 km778 mi~ 2h 13m
Paris (France)1,587 km986 mi~ 2h 37m
New York (United States)4,916 km3,055 mi~ 6h 32m
Toronto (Canada)4,940 km3,069 mi~ 6h 34m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)6,132 km3,811 mi~ 7h 58m
Los Angeles (United States)7,688 km4,777 mi~ 9h 48m
Tokyo (Japan)8,748 km5,436 mi~ 11h 03m
Singapore (Singapore)10,953 km6,806 mi~ 13h 38m
Sydney (Australia)16,532 km10,273 mi~ 20h 12m
Auckland (New Zealand)17,207 km10,692 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 Sørvágur, 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 Sørvágur 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 Time3:24 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Sørvágur to Major World Cities

It is currently 3:24 AM on Sunday in Sørvágur. 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 Sørvágur 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 Sørvágur
New York (United States)Sat, 10:24 PM5h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 7:24 PM8h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 10:24 PM5h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 3:24 AMSame time
Paris (France)Sun, 4:24 AM1h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 6:24 AM3h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 10:24 AM7h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 11:24 AM8h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 12:24 PM9h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 2:24 PM11h 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 Sørvágur. 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
Miðvágur (Vágar, Faroe Islands)4 mi6 kmESE
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Sandavágur (Vágar, Faroe Islands)5 mi8 kmESE
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Vestmanna (Streymoy, Faroe Islands)7 mi11 kmNE
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Kvívík (Streymoy, Faroe Islands)8 mi13 kmENE
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Hests (Streymoy, Faroe Islands)9 mi15 kmNE
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Sørvágur

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Sørvágur is the Colosseum (Italy), about 2,598 km away. Straight-line distances from Sørvágur to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
ColosseumRome, Italy2,598 km1,614 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan4,672 km2,903 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India7,124 km4,427 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico7,533 km4,681 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China7,551 km4,692 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil9,977 km6,199 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru10,072 km6,259 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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

🔋 Before You Pack for Sørvágur

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Sørvágur

Sørvágur 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 Sørvágur

The closest airport to Sørvágur is Vágar Airport (FAE), about 2 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 Sørvágur From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Sørvágur

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

🔎 Explore More About Sørvágur

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Sørvágur

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

Sørvágur, 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 Sørvágur use?

Sørvágur 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 Sørvágur?

In Sørvágur, 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 Sørvágur?

Vágar Airport (FAE) is the nearest airport to Sørvágur, about 2 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Sørvágur 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 Sørvágur?

Sørvágur shares the official and regional languages of Vágar 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 Sørvágur?

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