Norway
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Norway (NO / NOR / 578) operates on a 230 V / 50 Hz electrical grid using Type C (Europlug) and Type F (Schuko) sockets. Traffic drives on the right (RHT). The official currency is the Norwegian Krone (NOK, kr), country calling code is +47, emergency numbers are 112 (Police) / 110 (Fire) / 113 (Ambulance), and paper standard is NS-EN ISO 216 A4.
Source: Standard Norge / DSB / Nkom / ISO 3166-1 / Posten Norge · Last reviewed Aug 28, 2026
Specs
| Official English Name | Kingdom of Norway ISO 3166-1 |
| Local Endonym | Kongeriket Norge / Noreg |
| ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2 | NO |
| ISO 3166-1 Alpha-3 | NOR |
| ISO 3166-1 Numeric / UN M49 | 578 UN M49 (Code 150) |
| Country Calling Code | +47 Nkom (ITU-T E.164) |
| International Exit Code (IDD) | 00 |
| Internet ccTLD | .no Norid Registry |
| Vehicle Registration Code | N Euroband Plate |
| National Currency (ISO 4217) | Norwegian Krone (NOK, kr) 100 Øre |
| Mains Electricity Standard | 230 V (±10%), 50 Hz (IT isolated earthing grid) NEK 400 / DSB Standard |
| Electrical Plug Sockets | Type C (Europlug) & Type F (Schuko / CEE 7/4) 16 A / 230 V |
| Road Traffic Driving Side | Right-Hand Traffic (RHT / LHD) Vegtrafikkloven |
| Primary Measurement System | Metric (SI) Justervesenet Standard |
| Standard Office Paper Format | NS-EN ISO 216 A4 (210 × 297 mm) Standard |
| Consolidated Emergency Number | 112 (Police: 112, Fire: 110, Medical: 113) Emergency Dispatch |
| Postal Code Regex / Format | 4 Digits (NNNN, e.g. 0150 Oslo) Posten Bring Standard |
| Primary Time Zone | UTC+1 (CET) / UTC+2 (CEST Summer) EU DST schedule |
Electrical Grid, Voltage & Plug Compatibility
- Nominal Grid Parameters: Operates on a single-phase standard of 230 V (±10%), 50 Hz (IT isolated earthing grid).
- Plug & Socket Hardware: Type C (Europlug) & Type F (Schuko / CEE 7/4). Uses European standard Type C (ungrounded 2.5 A Europlug) and Type F (grounded 16 A Schuko) or Type E sockets.
- International Traveler Guidance: Devices operating on 100–240 V (smartphones, laptops) require only a mechanical pin adapter. Single-voltage appliances from differing voltage regions require a certified step-down/step-up power transformer.
Telecommunications, Dialing & Emergency Dispatch
- International Dialing: The country calling code is +47. Outbound international calls from within the country require dial prefix 00 followed by the destination country code.
- Emergency Dispatch: Consolidated emergency services are reached at 112 (Police: 112, Fire: 110, Medical: 113). Calls are automatically routed to local public safety answering points with emergency vehicle dispatch.
Transportation, Driving Standards & Road Regulations
- Traffic Flow: Road traffic drives on the right (RHT) with Left-Hand Drive (LHD) vehicles.
- Standard Speed Limits: General regulatory speed limits default to 50 km/h (31 mph) in built-up urban and residential zones, 80–100 km/h (50–62 mph) on undivided rural roads, and 110–130 km/h (68–81 mph) on grade-separated divided motorways/expressways (unless lower local limits are posted).
- Safety Requirements: Mandatory seatbelt compliance for all occupants, zero-distraction handheld mobile phone bans while driving, and mandatory in-vehicle warning triangles.
Commerce, Currency & Document Standards
- Official Currency: Legal tender is the Norwegian Krone (NOK, kr).
- Document & Paper Standards: Standard office printing, official government gazettes, and legal filings strictly utilize NS-EN ISO 216 A4 (210 × 297 mm). Standard business correspondence pairs with standard business envelopes.
- National Time Zone: Regulated under UTC+1 (CET) / UTC+2 (CEST Summer).
Postal Addressing & Administrative Divisions
- Postal Architecture: Postal delivery utilizes 4 Digits (NNNN, e.g. 0150 Oslo).
- Standard Address Format: Structured in standardized hierarchy: Recipient Name → Street Address / Building Unit → Postal Code + City/Town → Province/State → Kingdom of Norway.