On a map, Tórshavn is found at 62.0107° N, 6.7691° W — the subarctic zone, 6,895 km from the equator. Its elevation is about 24 m (79 ft) above sea level. Local time follows the Atlantic/Faroe timezone.
Tórshavn in every coordinate format
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Decimal degrees | 62.010700, -6.769100 |
| DMS | 62°00'38.52"N 6°46'08.76"W |
| DDM | 62°0.6420'N 6°46.1460'W |
| UTM | 29V 616791E 6877380N |
| MGRS | 29V PJ 16790 77380 |
| Plus Code | 9CJM266J+79C |
| Geohash | gg50vbwys |
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Where this landmark sits on the globe
- Distance to the equator: 6,895 km
- Distance to the North Pole: 3,112 km · to the South Pole: 16,903 km
- Antipode (opposite point on Earth):
-62.0107, 173.2309— explore it with the antipode finder
Sunrise & sunset in Tórshavn through 2026
Local times (Atlantic/Faroe), computed astronomically for these exact coordinates:
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | 09:51 | 15:11 | 5 h 20 min |
| Feb 1 | 08:54 | 16:29 | 7 h 34 min |
| Mar 1 | 07:32 | 17:49 | 10 h 17 min |
| Apr 1 | 06:50 | 20:13 | 13 h 22 min |
| May 1 | 05:15 | 21:35 | 16 h 20 min |
| Jun 1 | 03:55 | 22:56 | 19 h 01 min |
| Jul 1 | 03:44 | 23:19 | 19 h 34 min |
| Aug 1 | 04:53 | 22:15 | 17 h 21 min |
| Sep 1 | 06:17 | 20:40 | 14 h 22 min |
| Oct 1 | 07:34 | 19:01 | 11 h 27 min |
| Nov 1 | 07:59 | 16:24 | 8 h 25 min |
| Dec 1 | 09:21 | 15:13 | 5 h 52 min |
For today's live values — including golden hour and moon times — use the sunrise & sunset tool.
Distances from Tórshavn
| To | Distance | Miles | Initial bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 1,235 km | 767 mi | 158° SSE |
| New York | 4,945 km | 3,073 mi | 274° W |
| Tokyo | 8,742 km | 5,432 mi | 27° NNE |
| Sydney | 16,521 km | 10,266 mi | 37° NE |
| Dubai | 6,104 km | 3,793 mi | 102° ESE |
| Singapore | 10,929 km | 6,791 mi | 71° ENE |
| Los Angeles | 7,715 km | 4,794 mi | 305° NW |
| Johannesburg | 10,289 km | 6,394 mi | 149° SSE |
Measure any other pair with the distance calculator.
Nearest places in this database
| Place | Distance | Bearing |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Castle, United Kingdom | 704 km | 162° SSE |
| Reine, Norway | 1,135 km | 46° NE |
| London, United Kingdom | 1,234 km | 158° SSE |
| Buckingham Palace, United Kingdom | 1,235 km | 158° SSE |
| Big Ben, United Kingdom | 1,235 km | 158° SSE |
Local time
Tórshavn uses the Atlantic/Faroe timezone (UTC+00:00 in January, UTC+01:00 in July) and observes daylight saving time (DST).