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 forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from CET (UTC+01:00) to CEST (UTC+02:00)

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

1:28:32 PM

13:28:32

Thursday, November 12, 2026

CET (Central European Time) · UTC+01:00

Arctic/Longyearbyen

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Time zone details

Longyearbyen is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Longyearbyen

SunriseNo eventSolar noon11:41 AMSunsetNo event

Next clock changeMar 28, 2027 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 135 daysUpcomingView details Weather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

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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Popular conversions (current offsets)

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Clock changes in Longyearbyen

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, March 28, 2027

2:00 AM CET3:00 AM CEST

Clocks move forward 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, 2026past
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: No event on this local date
Solar noon: 11:41 AM
Sunset: No event on this local date
Daylight duration: 0 min

Civil twilight: 11:27 AM – 11:53 AM
Nautical twilight: 7:31 AM – 3:49 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:27 AM – 5:52 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination9%

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Thursday, November 12, 2026

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The Sun stays below the horizon all day

Sun

Sunrise: No event on this local date
Sunset: No event on this local date
Day length: 0 min
Solar noon: 11:41 AM (-5.4° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 11:27 AM – 11:53 AM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 7:31 AM – 3:49 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:27 AM – 5:52 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (9% illuminated)
Moonrise: No event on this local date
Moonset: No event on this local date
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at 8:02 AM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 12:48 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Daily change
Thursday, November 12	No event on this local date	No event on this local date	No change
Friday, November 13	No event on this local date	No event on this local date	No change
Saturday, November 14	No event on this local date	No event on this local date	No change
Sunday, November 15	No event on this local date	No event on this local date	No change
Monday, November 16	No event on this local date	No event on this local date	No change
Tuesday, November 17	No event on this local date	No event on this local date	No change
Wednesday, November 18	No event on this local date	No event on this local date	No change

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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 forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from CET (UTC+01:00) to CEST (UTC+02:00)
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