What time is it in Longyearbyen right now?

Longyearbyen is on Arctic/Longyearbyen, currently UTC+2. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.

What time zone is Longyearbyen in?

Longyearbyen uses the IANA time zone Arctic/Longyearbyen, which is UTC+2 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.

Does Longyearbyen observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on Sun, Oct 25, 2026, shifting the offset to UTC+1.

What time do the sun rise and set in Longyearbyen today?

Today the sun rises at about 4:08 AM and sets at about 9:38 PM local time in Longyearbyen, giving roughly 17h 29m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 12:56 PM.

Svalbard and Jan Mayen · Svalbard

Current local time in Longyearbyen

Longyearbyen keeps time on the Arctic/Longyearbyen zone, currently UTC+2. The offset shifts twice a year with daylight saving, and the clock below always reflects the rule in force today. The clock runs live in your browser; nothing about your location is sent anywhere.

Current local time

Longyearbyen, Svalbard

12:10

Wed, Sep 2UTC+2

Longyearbyen time zone at a glance

IANA time zone: Arctic/Longyearbyen
Current UTC offset: UTC+2
Daylight saving: Observed
Next clock change: Sun, Oct 25, 2026 → UTC+1
Country: Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Region: Svalbard
Coordinates: 78.22°, 15.65°
Population: 2,368
Local date: Wed, Sep 2, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Longyearbyen today

Computed from Longyearbyen's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.

Sunrise: 4:08 AM
Sunset: 9:38 PM
Solar noon: 12:56 PM
Day length: 17h 29m
Civil dawn: —
Civil dusk: —
Golden hour ends: 6:22 AM
Golden hour begins: 7:27 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Longyearbyen time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Longyearbyen is
Los AngelesUnited States	03:10 PM	9h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	11:10 PM	1h ahead
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	02:10 AM	2h behind
TokyoJapan	07:10 AM	7h behind

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Longyearbyentime — questions & answers

What time is it in Longyearbyen right now?: Longyearbyen is on Arctic/Longyearbyen, currently UTC+2. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.
What time zone is Longyearbyen in?: Longyearbyen uses the IANA time zone Arctic/Longyearbyen, which is UTC+2 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.
Does Longyearbyen observe daylight saving time?: Yes. The next change is on Sun, Oct 25, 2026, shifting the offset to UTC+1.
What time do the sun rise and set in Longyearbyen today?: Today the sun rises at about 4:08 AM and sets at about 9:38 PM local time in Longyearbyen, giving roughly 17h 29m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 12:56 PM.

Working with Longyearbyen time

Scheduling across Arctic/Longyearbyen is where most calendar mistakes start — a meeting agreed in one zone drifts by an hour the moment either side changes its clocks. These tools each handle a piece of that problem.

Find a meeting timeSee which hours overlap between Longyearbyen and everywhere else on your team.Convert a timeTranslate a specific moment into or out of Arctic/Longyearbyen.Track clock changesSee exactly when Longyearbyen next changes its clocks.Add to your boardKeep Longyearbyen beside your other cities, ticking live.Business hours overlapWork out the window where Longyearbyen offices and yours are both open.Send a calendar inviteExport an event with Arctic/Longyearbyen baked in, not guessed.