What time zone is Longyearbyen in?

Longyearbyen uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Arctic/Longyearbyen.

When is the next clock change in Longyearbyen?

Clocks in Longyearbyen move backward 1 hour on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 3:00 AM, changing from CEST (UTC+02:00) to CET (UTC+01:00)

Does Longyearbyen observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Longyearbyen observes daylight saving time: CEST (UTC+2) in summer and CET (UTC+1) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of Longyearbyen?

Longyearbyen is UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer

Current Time in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Svalbard and Jan Mayen

10:46:04 PM

22:46:04

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

CEST (Central European Summer Time) · UTC+02:00

Arctic/Longyearbyen

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Time zone details

Longyearbyen is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Longyearbyen

Sunrise10:17 AMSolar noon12:42 PMSunset3:04 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Administrative area: Svalbard
District: Spitsbergen
Place type: City or town
Country currency: Norwegian Krone (NOK)

Practical

Country languages: Norwegian, Russian
Dialing code: +47
Population: 2,368
Elevation: Approximately 1 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 78° 13' N / 15° 38' E

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Clock changes in Longyearbyen

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, October 25, 2026

3:00 AM CEST2:00 AM CET

Clocks move back 1 hour

Sunday, March 29, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM CET3:00 AM CEST
Clocks move forward 1 hour
Sunday, October 25, 2026upcoming
Daylight saving time ends
3:00 AM CEST2:00 AM CET
Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 10:17 AM
Solar noon: 12:42 PM
Sunset: 3:04 PM
Daylight duration: 4 hr 47 min23 min 24 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 8:05 AM – 5:15 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:05 AM – 7:15 PM
Astronomical twilight: 3:54 AM – 9:23 PM

First QuarterMoon illumination67%

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Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 10:17 AM (southeast, 144.5°)
Sunset: 3:04 PM (southwest, 214.9°)
Day length: 4 hr 47 min23 min 24 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:42 PM (1.7° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 8:05 AM – 5:15 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:05 AM – 7:15 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 3:54 AM – 9:23 PM

Moon

Phase: First Quarter (67% illuminated)
Moonrise: No event on this local date
Moonset: No event on this local date
Previous principal phase: First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Next principal phase: Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at 5:12 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Tuesday, October 20	10:17 AM	3:04 PM	4 hr 47 min	23 min 24 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 21	10:29 AM	2:51 PM	4 hr 22 min	25 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 22	10:43 AM	2:38 PM	3 hr 55 min	27 min 13 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 23	10:58 AM	2:22 PM	3 hr 25 min	30 min 18 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 24	11:15 AM	2:05 PM	2 hr 50 min	34 min 59 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, October 25	10:37 AM	12:43 PM	2 hr 06 min	43 min 34 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 26	11:11 AM	12:08 PM	57 min	69 min 21 sec shorter than the previous day

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Plan around Longyearbyen

Upcoming national public holidays in Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Sat, Dec 26, 2026Boxing Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day

Nearby scheduled airports for Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Svalbard Airport, LongyearLYRMedium airport · Serves Longyearbyen, Norway4.8 km west-northwest

Source: OurAirports record · LYR / ENSB

About 4.8 km (3.0 mi) west-northwest of Longyearbyen

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Longyearbyen in?: Longyearbyen uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Arctic/Longyearbyen.
When is the next clock change in Longyearbyen?: Clocks in Longyearbyen move backward 1 hour on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 3:00 AM, changing from CEST (UTC+02:00) to CET (UTC+01:00)
Does Longyearbyen observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Longyearbyen observes daylight saving time: CEST (UTC+2) in summer and CET (UTC+1) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Longyearbyen?: Longyearbyen is UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer