Facts about Time

Time municipality is situated in the heart of Jæren. In the north and west it borders on Klepp, in the north-east on Sandnes, in the east on Gjesdal and Bjerkreim, and in the south on Hå municipalities.
The area is 182 km². Out of these 13 km² are lakes and waterways and 68 km² are farmland.
There are mainly two landscape types in the community: The western part is flat and typical of the area. This is where most of the cultivated farmland is.
In the east is a hilly and varied rocky moorland, with heather and some wood and grazing grounds, and in between are numerous lakes, rivers and streams.
The municipality has appr. 15 459 inhabitants. The only town is Bryne, with administration centre and service rendered in most areas. Other townships are Kverneland, Lyefjell and Undheim.
Time has a varied trade and industry, with farming and the service industry as the most important.

Outdoor life:
Time offers possibilities for a varied outdoor life, from shorter walks on well prepared paths in the vicinity, to longer unmarked hiking routes in the moorlands, where solitude may be found.
Characteristic of Time and the Jæren region, is a substantial number of grazing live stock.
That makes it all the more important to show consideration towards the animals during any form of outdoor activities.
Note particularly the walking of dogs, they must be kept on a leash during the grazing season.
The Outdoor Act gives the public the right to roam freely on foot and ski in the outlying fields around the year. In the inlying fields one may not roam from April 30 to October 14; one may, however, use public paths and roads in such areas.
The Act also states the right of the public to pick common flowers, nuts, mushrooms and berries in the outlying fields. Resting, swimming and the use of canoe and boat without engine are permitted, too. Tents may be pitched in outlying fields ( at least 150 m from house or cabin ) for up to two days and nights. Longer stays require the consent of the property owner.
Hunting and fishing require licence cards or permits from the property owners.

Traffic rules for hikers:
• Don't throw litter as you go along. Clear the resting places.
• Don't trespass on cultivated land or wood planting fields.
• Avoid walking in the grazing areas. Use paths and roads if
possible.
• Don't harm the vegetation.
• Don't ruin the fences. Close the gates.
• Domestic animals, fowl and game must not be disturbed.
• Follow the leash rules for dogs.
• Remember the danger of fires. Open fires are prohibited in
the outlying fields in the summer season (April 15 –
September 15).
• Think or ask before parking the car outside parking areas.
• In Time we have many remnants from the past and other
cultural sites.Take care not to harm these.
• Show respect for private property.

Below you’ll find maps etc, in Norwegian and English of Time community.