Time Difference Between Longyearbyen and Tokyo
Tokyo is 7 hours ahead Longyearbyen.
Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands
Longyearbyen
Arctic/Longyearbyen · UTC+2
Japan
Tokyo
Asia/Tokyo · UTC+9
Best Times to Meet
Hours where standard working time (9 AM – 6 PM) overlaps in both Longyearbyen and Tokyo.
Longyearbyen
9:00 AM
Tokyo
4:00 PM
Longyearbyen
10:00 AM
Tokyo
5:00 PM
Longyearbyen to Tokyo — 24-Hour Conversion
Each row shows the equivalent local time in Tokyo 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 Tokyo?
Tokyo, Japan (UTC+9) is 7 hours ahead Longyearbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands (UTC+2).
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Longyearbyen and Tokyo?
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 Tokyo?
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 Tokyo?
Use the conversion table on this page — every hour in Longyearbyen is mapped to its equivalent local time in Tokyo, including day shift markers when the date differs.