Longyearbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands
Sunday, May 17, 2026 • UTC+2 (GMT+2)
The current local time in Longyearbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands is 21:55:46.
Quick Facts
- Country
- Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands
- Region
- Europe
- Population
- 2,368
- Coordinates
- 78.22° N, 15.65° E
- Time Zone
- Arctic/Longyearbyen
- Currency
- Krone (NOK)
- Languages
- Norwegian, Russian
- Country Area
- 62,049 km²
Time Difference Between Longyearbyen and Major Cities
| CITY | LOCAL TIME | DIFFERENCE |
|---|---|---|
| Time in New York | 6h behind | |
| Time in London | 1h behind | |
| Time in Tokyo | 7h ahead | |
| Time in Sydney | 8h ahead | |
| Time in Dubai | 2h ahead | |
| Time in Singapore | 6h ahead | |
| Time in Los Angeles | 9h behind | |
| Time in Paris | Same time |
Weather in Longyearbyen
Current weather conditions in Longyearbyen including temperature, humidity, wind speed, visibility and a five day weather forecast.
2°C
Overcast
Humidity
89%
Wind
2.3 km/h
Visibility
10 km
3°
2°
2°
-1°
3°
0°
4°
3°
5°
3°
Popular Time Differences
- Time difference between Longyearbyen and New York
- Time difference between Longyearbyen and London
- Time difference between Longyearbyen and Tokyo
- Time difference between Longyearbyen and Sydney
- Time difference between Longyearbyen and Dubai
- Time difference between Longyearbyen and Singapore
- Time difference between Longyearbyen and Los Angeles
- Time difference between Longyearbyen and Paris
Map of Longyearbyen
Map showing the location of Longyearbyen at coordinates 78.22334, 15.64689.
About Longyearbyen Time
Longyearbyen is located in Europe, Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islandsand follows the Arctic/Longyearbyen time zone. The city has a population of approximately 2,368 people.
The current local time in Longyearbyen is determined by the Arctic/Longyearbyen time zone. This time zone is used across several cities in the region and ensures consistent local time for residents and businesses.
On this page, you can find the exact current time in Longyearbyen, compare time differences with other cities around the world, and view additional information such as sunrise and sunset times, weather conditions, and nearby cities that share the same time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions about Longyearbyen
What time zone is Longyearbyen in?
Longyearbyen is in the Arctic/Longyearbyen time zone (GMT+2) in Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands.
What is the current UTC offset for Longyearbyen?
Longyearbyen is currently at UTC+2 (offset shifts during DST).
Does Longyearbyen observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Longyearbyen observes daylight saving time. Clocks move forward in spring and back in autumn, changing the UTC offset seasonally.
How can I check the current local time in Longyearbyen?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Longyearbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands, updated every second.