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Svalbard and Jan Mayen Time Difference Tool - Convert Time Easily

Easily convert time zones between Svalbard and Jan Mayen and any city, country, or time zone in the world. Use this tool to check the current time difference and plan meetings, calls, or travel with confidence. Choose any location as the primary reference point to display the time difference.

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Svalbard and Jan Mayen - Country Information

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Daylight Saving Time Changes in Arctic/Longyearbyen

Track historical and upcoming DST transitions for Arctic/Longyearbyen from 1900 to 2050. See when clocks spring forward or fall back and how the UTC offset changes.

Current Status in Arctic/Longyearbyen

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October 25, 2026

Clocks fall back to Central European Time (CET)

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Date	Time	Change Type	UTC Offset
October 28, 2029	02:00	DST End	UTC+1
March 25, 2029	03:00	DST Start	UTC+2
October 29, 2028	02:00	DST End	UTC+1
March 26, 2028	03:00	DST Start	UTC+2
October 31, 2027	02:00	DST End	UTC+1
March 28, 2027	03:00	DST Start	UTC+2
October 25, 2026	02:00	DST End	UTC+1
March 29, 2026 Historical	03:00	DST Start	UTC+2
October 26, 2025 Historical	02:00	DST End	UTC+1
March 30, 2025 Historical	03:00	DST Start	UTC+2
October 27, 2024 Historical	02:00	DST End	UTC+1
March 31, 2024 Historical	03:00	DST Start	UTC+2

Svalbard and Jan Mayen Time Zones

IANA Time Zone	Full Name	Abbr	UTC Offset	DST Offset
Arctic/Longyearbyen CAPITAL	Central European Summer Time	CEST	+1 Hour	+2 Hours

Svalbard Time Zone: Current Time, UTC Offset and Daylight Saving

Svalbard and Jan Mayen both use the Arctic/Longyearbyen time zone (CET/CEST). They follow the same clock as mainland Norway, with UTC+1 during standard time and UTC+2 during daylight saving time.

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Question	Answer
IANA timezone	Arctic/Longyearbyen (Longyearbyen time)
Standard time	CET (UTC+1)
Daylight saving time	CEST (UTC+2)
DST	Yes
Jan Mayen same time zone?	Yes
Main settlement	Longyearbyen
Country	Norway

Svalbard Local Time

The local time in Svalbard follows Arctic/Longyearbyen time. Use the clock above to compare Longyearbyen time with any location worldwide.

Svalbard Time Zone Explained

The Arctic/Longyearbyen identifier is used because Svalbard follows Norway's official time rules. Despite its location in the far north, Svalbard uses the same CET/CEST system as mainland Norway.

Svalbard Time Difference

Location	Difference from Svalbard
Oslo, Norway	Same time
London, UK	Svalbard is usually 1 hour ahead
New York, USA	Svalbard is usually 5–6 hours ahead
Tokyo, Japan	Svalbard is usually 7–8 hours behind

Does Svalbard Use Daylight Saving Time?

Yes. Svalbard follows Norway's daylight saving schedule, with clocks changing on the last Sunday of March and the last Sunday of October. The practical effect is limited because of the polar day and polar night.

Jan Mayen Time Zone

Jan Mayen uses the same Arctic/Longyearbyen time zone as Svalbard, with UTC+1 during standard time and UTC+2 during daylight saving time. Although the two territories are located far apart in the Arctic, both follow Norway's official time rules.

What Time Should Travelers Use in Svalbard and Jan Mayen?

Visitors should use local Arctic/Longyearbyen time for flights, hotels, cruises, and excursions. The time zone remains the same throughout both territories.

Frequently Asked Questions About Svalbard and Jan Mayen Time

Is Svalbard in the same time zone as Norway?

Yes. Svalbard follows the same time zone as mainland Norway.

What time zone is Jan Mayen in?

Jan Mayen uses the Arctic/Longyearbyen time zone, the same as Svalbard.

Does Svalbard have daylight saving time?

Yes. Svalbard follows Norway's daylight saving schedule, changing on the last Sunday of March and the last Sunday of October.

Does Svalbard use UTC+1 or UTC+2?

Both. Svalbard uses UTC+1 during standard time (CET) and UTC+2 during daylight saving time (CEST).

Are Svalbard and Jan Mayen in the same time zone?

Yes. Both use the Arctic/Longyearbyen time zone despite being separate Arctic territories.

What time zone should travelers use in Svalbard or Jan Mayen?

Travelers should use Arctic/Longyearbyen time for activities, transport, and scheduling throughout both territories.