Current local time in Longyearbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
CEST · UTC+02:00 · Central European Summer Time
About Longyearbyen
Longyearbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen uses the Central European Summer Time time zone (Arctic/Longyearbyen), currently UTC+02:00. It is the capital of Svalbard and Jan Mayen. Population: about 2,060.
| Country: | Svalbard and Jan Mayen |
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| Coordinates: | 78°13′N / 15°39′E |
| Population: | 2,060 |
| Currency: | Norwegian krone (NOK) |
| Languages: | Norwegian |
| Country calling code: | +47 |
Time zone in Longyearbyen
| IANA time zone: | Arctic/Longyearbyen |
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| Time zone name: | Central European Summer Time (CEST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+02:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Longyearbyen is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+01:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 25 October 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 03:00 to 02:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
Sunrise and sunset in Longyearbyen today
| Sunrise: | 10:43 |
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| Sunset: | 14:39 |
| Solar noon: | 12:41 |
| Day length: | 3h 56m |
| Civil twilight: | 08:21 – 17:01 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CEST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Longyearbyen
- London+1 hLongyearbyen is 1 hour ahead of London
- New York+6 hLongyearbyen is 6 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+1 hLongyearbyen is 1 hour ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Longyearbyen time
What time zone is Longyearbyen in?
Longyearbyen uses the IANA time zone Arctic/Longyearbyen (Central European Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+02:00.
Does Longyearbyen observe daylight saving time?
Longyearbyen is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+01:00.
What is the time difference between Longyearbyen and London?
Right now Longyearbyen is 1 hour ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Longyearbyen and New York?
Right now Longyearbyen is 6 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.