Time in Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Capital · Longyearbyen
Time zone in Svalbard and Jan Mayen
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arctic/Longyearbyen Central European Summer Time |
UTC+02:00 | In effect | Longyearbyen |
About Svalbard and Jan Mayen
| Official name: | Svalbard og Jan Mayen |
|---|---|
| Capital: | Longyearbyen |
| Region: | Europe · Northern Europe |
| Currency: | Norwegian krone (NOK, ko) |
| Calling code: | +47 |
| Languages: | Norwegian |
| ISO codes: | SJ / SJM |
| Internet domain: | .sj |
Cities in Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Public holidays in Svalbard and Jan Mayen 2026
Full list ›- 1 Jan — Første nyttårsdag
- 2 Apr — Skjærtorsdag
- 3 Apr — Langfredag
- 5 Apr — Første påskedag
- 6 Apr — Andre påskedag
- 1 May — Arbeidernes dag
- 14 May — Kristi himmelfartsdag
- 17 May — Grunnlovsdagen
Frequently asked questions about time in Svalbard and Jan Mayen
How many time zones does Svalbard and Jan Mayen have?
Svalbard and Jan Mayen uses one time zone: Central European Summer Time (Arctic/Longyearbyen, currently UTC+02:00).
Does Svalbard and Jan Mayen use daylight saving time?
Yes — 1 of Svalbard and Jan Mayen’s 1 time zones change their clocks in the next 12 months. Each city page shows its next clock change.
What time is it in Longyearbyen, the capital of Svalbard and Jan Mayen?
See the live clock on the Longyearbyen time page. Longyearbyen uses Arctic/Longyearbyen.