🔌 Plugs & adapters
Yes. You'll need a European (type C/E/F) adapter.
The voltage (230V) is close to the UK's 230V, so UK appliances work with just a plug adapter.
- Type C: Two round pins (the "Europlug")
- Type F: Two round pins with earth clips on the sides ("Schuko")
🕒 Time difference
Norway is 1 hour ahead of the UK all year.
💶 Money & tipping
Norway uses the Norwegian krone (NOK).
Not expected, but rounding up or up to 10% for great service is welcome.
🚗 Driving
Traffic drives on the right. Take extra care pulling out and at roundabouts, which go anticlockwise. Speed limits are signed in km/h. Convert km/h to mph →
🗣️ Language & phone
Main language: Norwegian. Dialling code: +47.
Quick answers for Norway
Places in Norway
Other countries with the same plugs
Common questions
Do I need a plug adapter for Norway?
Yes. You'll need a European (type C/E/F) adapter. The voltage (230V) is close to the UK's 230V, so UK appliances work with just a plug adapter.
What plug type does Norway use?
Norway uses type C, F: type C – Two round pins (the "Europlug"); type F – Two round pins with earth clips on the sides ("Schuko"). The voltage is 230V at 50Hz.
What is the time difference between the UK and Norway?
Norway is 1 hour ahead of the UK all year.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Norway?
On the right, unlike the UK. Take extra care at junctions and roundabouts, which go anticlockwise.
What currency is used in Norway?
The Norwegian krone (NOK).
Do you tip in Norway?
Not expected, but rounding up or up to 10% for great service is welcome.
What is the dialling code for Norway?
+47. From a UK phone, dial +47 and drop the first 0 of the local number.
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