Norway uses electrical outlets with 230 Volts/50 Hertz with two round prong electrical plugs (type C&F). Adapters are sold in many stores at Oslo Airport, as well as in most electrical supply stores in the city.
Norway is situated in the Central European Time zone (CET), which in June is GMT +2.
The country code for Norway is +47.
The currency in Norway is the Norwegian Krone, abbreviated as NOK and symbolized as kr. 1 NOK is divided into 100 øre (cents). The most common form of payment is cards such as Visa, MasterCard, Eurocard, Diners Club and American Express. Cash is becoming less common in Norway due to the widespread acceptance of cards and mobile payments. Card is preferred over cash.
For more information about exchanging currency, please see here:
Exchange currency in Oslo
Exchange currency at Oslo Airport
Most banks have very few branches open to the public without an appointment. Those that do are usually open on weekdays during office hours and closed on Saturdays and Sundays. There are limited numbers of ATMs on the streets in Oslo, many are instead located indoors in convenience stores and kiosks (such as 7-eleven and Narvesen), shopping centers and at train and bus stations. There are also ATMs available at the airport. Look for the sign “MINIBANK” or “ATM”.
The following numbers can be used in case of emergency:
110 - Fire
112 - Police
113 - Ambulance
116 117 - Emergency room (Legevakten)
1412 TDD - Text phone for the deaf or hearing impaired
There are two official languages in Norway, Norwegian and Sami. Between the two, Norwegian is the most widely spoken. The vast majority of the population also speak English fluently.
The average temperature in June is between 13°C and 22°C and the average rainfall is about 3-8 days. The minimum temperature can drop to +10°C. We advise checking the weather forecast before travelling.
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Norway's tap water is of exceptional quality, making it safe to drink throughout the country unless otherwise indicated.
Bottled water can be purchased in grocery stores, kiosks and gas stations.