Current time in Longyearbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands

Time in Longyearbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands
1:12 PM
 

Longyearbyen time zone and facts

Time zone
Svalbard & Jan Mayen Time (CEST)
UTC offset
UTC+2
Daylight saving
Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Sunrise today
10:30 AM
Sunset today
2:54 PM
Region
Svalbard
Coordinates
78.22°N, 15.55°E

Time difference from Longyearbyen

CityTime nowDifference
New York7:12 AM, Wed6 hours behind
Los Angeles4:12 AM, Wed9 hours behind
London12:12 PM, Wed1 hour behind
Paris1:12 PM, WedThe same time
Dubai3:12 PM, Wed2 hours ahead
Delhi4:42 PM, Wed3:30 hours ahead
Tokyo8:12 PM, Wed7 hours ahead
Sydney10:12 PM, Wed9 hours ahead

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Upcoming public holidays in Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands

  • Fri, Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day
  • Sat, Dec 26, 2026 Boxing Day
  • Fri, Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day
  • Thu, Mar 25, 2027 Maundy Thursday
  • Fri, Mar 26, 2027 Good Friday

All Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands holidays →

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Longyearbyen in?

Longyearbyen uses Svalbard & Jan Mayen Time (IANA zone Arctic/Longyearbyen). Right now the local time is UTC+2.

Does Longyearbyen observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on October 25, 2026, when clocks go back by 1 hour.

What is the time difference between Longyearbyen and New York?

Longyearbyen is currently 6 hours ahead of New York.

What is the time difference between Longyearbyen and London?

Longyearbyen is currently 1 hour ahead of London.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Longyearbyen today?

Today the sun rises at 10:30 AM and sets at 2:54 PM local time.

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