Is street parking free in Oslo on Sundays and in the evening?
Fee hours, Sundays, public holidays and how to read the signs.
Short answer
Yes, the City of Oslo's street parking is generally free on Sundays, public holidays and outside fee hours, which in most zones end at 20:00. A sign can override this, and van-only parking in tariff group 2040 is charged around the clock. Saturdays are not free: most zones charge from 09:00 to 20:00.
Why
- The City of Oslo says parking is generally free on Sundays unless a sign states otherwise, and public holidays follow the same rules as Sundays.
- You can park free outside the fee hours, except in tariff group 2040, which is parking for vans only with fee hours of 00:00–24:00.
- On parking signs, black numbers apply Monday to Friday, numbers in brackets apply on Saturdays, and red numbers apply on Sundays and public holidays.
Details
Most street zones charge from 09:00 to 20:00 and allow a maximum of two hours while fees apply. Inside Ring 1, where street parking is combined with loading zones, fee hours are 13:00–20:00 on weekdays and 09:00–20:00 on Saturdays, so follow the sign for the loading hours. Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, Easter Eve and Whitsun Eve are not public holidays.
Tip
Look for red numbers on the plate under the sign: they mean that fees or limits also apply on Sundays and public holidays.
What may differ
These rules cover the City of Oslo's own parking spaces, while privately run car parks set their own terms. Holders of a disabled parking card (HC card) park free, and motorcycles park free in spaces signed for them.
Common misconception
Street parking in Oslo is free all weekend.
What actually happens
Only Sundays and public holidays are generally free; on Saturdays most zones charge, for example from 09:00 to 20:00 inside Ring 1.
People also ask
- Is parking free in Oslo on Sundays?
- When is parking free in Oslo?
Sources
Prices and rules change, so check the City of Oslo before you park.
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