Current Time in Longyearbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen 🇸🇯
Lat/Long: 78.22° N, 15.63° E
Elevation: 1 m above sea level
Population rank: Largest city in Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Country: 🇸🇯 Svalbard and Jan Mayen (Europe)
IANA Timezone: Arctic/Longyearbyen
Solar time: clocks run about 55m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CET
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: CEST) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Svalbard and Jan Mayen: CET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Svalbard and Jan Mayen: CEST
Longyearbyen is in the Arctic/Longyearbyen time zone (UTC+01:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (CEST). Use this page to check the exact local time in Longyearbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time Difference Between Longyearbyen and Major Cities
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How Far Is Longyearbyen From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow | 2,634 km | SSE (148deg) |
| London | 3,037 km | SSW (202deg) |
| Paris | 3,311 km | SSW (198deg) |
| New York | 5,587 km | W (280deg) |
| Dubai | 6,227 km | SE (136deg) |
| Tokyo | 6,831 km | NE (50deg) |
| Los Angeles | 7,169 km | NW (319deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,216 km | ESE (119deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Longyearbyen?
Longyearbyen next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Longyearbyen's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Longyearbyen and you would surface in the open ocean, near 78.2deg S, 164.4deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Longyearbyen
What time is it in Longyearbyen right now?
The current local time in Longyearbyen is 11:40 on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Longyearbyen follows the Arctic/Longyearbyen time zone.
What time zone is Longyearbyen in?
Longyearbyen uses the Arctic/Longyearbyen IANA time zone (UTC+01:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Longyearbyen?
Longyearbyen is UTC+01:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Longyearbyen local time, shift the clock 01:00 hours forward.
Is Longyearbyen on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Longyearbyen is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 13, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Longyearbyen tonight?
The moon phase over Longyearbyen tonight is Waning Crescent with 4.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Longyearbyen?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Longyearbyen, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.