Important Information About Norway
Capital
Oslo
Time zone
Norway is on Central European Time (UTC +1) for part of the year and Central European Summer Time (UTC +2) for the rest of the year. Click here for the current time in Norway.
Connect
Need to text, make calls, or access the internet while traveling? This post explains how to buy a prepaid SIM card in Norway.
Oslo
Time zone
Norway is on Central European Time (UTC +1) for part of the year and Central European Summer Time (UTC +2) for the rest of the year. Click here for the current time in Norway.
Connect
Need to text, make calls, or access the internet while traveling? This post explains how to buy a prepaid SIM card in Norway.
Electricity
230V, 50Hz, Type C / Type F Get the Ceptics World Power Plug Adapter Travel Set for your trip to Europe! Country code +47 Emergencies Ambulance 112 or 113 Fire 112 or 110 Police 112 |
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Holidays
Some businesses and government offices may be closed on public holidays in Norway. Public services and transportation schedules may also be affected.
Entry
The IATA Travel Centre portal can tell you if you need a visa to enter Norway or if your passport is sufficient. If you do need a visa, the portal will direct you to the official application site.
Languages
The official languages of Norway are Norwegian and Sámi. Want to learn a language before you go? Find a teacher on italki.
Money
Norway's basic monetary unit is the Norwegian krone (NOK). Click here for current exchange rates from XE.com.
Some businesses and government offices may be closed on public holidays in Norway. Public services and transportation schedules may also be affected.
Entry
The IATA Travel Centre portal can tell you if you need a visa to enter Norway or if your passport is sufficient. If you do need a visa, the portal will direct you to the official application site.
Languages
The official languages of Norway are Norwegian and Sámi. Want to learn a language before you go? Find a teacher on italki.
Money
Norway's basic monetary unit is the Norwegian krone (NOK). Click here for current exchange rates from XE.com.