Time Difference Between Longyearbyen and Sydney
Sydney is 8 hours ahead Longyearbyen.
Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands
Longyearbyen
Arctic/Longyearbyen · UTC+2
Australia
Sydney
Australia/Sydney · UTC+10
Best Times to Meet
Hours where standard working time (9 AM – 6 PM) overlaps in both Longyearbyen and Sydney.
Longyearbyen
9:00 AM
Sydney
5:00 PM
Longyearbyen to Sydney — 24-Hour Conversion
Each row shows the equivalent local time in Sydney for an hour in Longyearbyen. Working-hours rows (9–18) are highlighted.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Longyearbyen and Sydney?
Sydney, Australia (UTC+10) is 8 hours ahead Longyearbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands (UTC+2).
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Longyearbyen and Sydney?
The best meeting times overlap when both cities are within standard working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The full hour-by-hour table on this page lists every overlap window.
Does daylight saving time change the difference between Longyearbyen and Sydney?
Yes — when one city observes daylight saving time and the other does not, the gap shifts by an hour. The conversion table on this page reflects the current offset, including any active DST.
When it is 9 AM in Longyearbyen, what time is it in Sydney?
Use the conversion table on this page — every hour in Longyearbyen is mapped to its equivalent local time in Sydney, including day shift markers when the date differs.