Current Time in Arctic/Longyearbyen Time Zone
IANA Name: Arctic/Longyearbyen
Standard Offset: UTC +01:00
Daylight Saving: Yes
DST Offset: UTC +02:00
DST Abbreviation: CEST
Currently Observing DST: Yes ✅
The Arctic/Longyearbyen time zone at a glance
| Right now | 13:31 on Tuesday |
|---|---|
| UTC offset | UTC+02:00 (2 hours ahead of UTC) |
| Abbreviation | CEST |
| Daylight saving | Yes - Clocks change twice a year |
| Region | Arctic |
What time is it in Arctic/Longyearbyen?
The current local time in the Arctic/Longyearbyen zone is 13:31 on Tuesday, 30 June 2026. The clock above updates every second. This zone runs on CEST, which is UTC+02:00 - That's 2 hours ahead of UTC.
Does it change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Arctic/Longyearbyen uses daylight saving time, so the clocks move forward one hour in spring and back one hour in autumn. Right now it is on summer (daylight saving) time. Because of this, its UTC offset is not the same all year. New to clock changes? Read our plain-English guide to daylight saving time.
How to convert Arctic/Longyearbyen time
Use the live clock for exact seconds, but for quick planning: 12:00 UTC = 14:00 local time, and 09:00 local time = 07:00 UTC. These examples use today's CEST offset, so they automatically reflect whether daylight saving is active now.
Use Arctic/Longyearbyen when software asks for a time zone
Arctic/Longyearbyen is the exact IANA identifier for this rule set. Use it in calendars, code, schedules, and travel planning instead of only writing UTC+02:00, because a plain UTC offset does not describe daylight-saving rules or future legal changes.
Where is Arctic/Longyearbyen time used?
It is the official local time in Svalbard and Jan Mayen.
Best next checks for Arctic/Longyearbyen
For a real-world meeting, compare Arctic/Longyearbyen with a city page or use the time zone converter. For a reminder on your own device, set an online alarm after you confirm the local date and time.
💡 Tip: Setting up a call with someone in Svalbard and Jan Mayen? Remember they are on UTC+02:00. Check the live clock above before you pick a time, then compare nearby city pages for local context.
The Arctic/Longyearbyen time zone - Frequently asked questions
What is the Arctic/Longyearbyen time zone?
Arctic/Longyearbyen is a time zone in the Arctic region. It runs on CEST, which is UTC+02:00.
What is the UTC offset of Arctic/Longyearbyen?
Arctic/Longyearbyen is UTC+02:00 right now - 2 hours ahead of UTC. The offset shifts by an hour for part of the year because of daylight saving time.
Does Arctic/Longyearbyen use daylight saving time?
Yes. The clocks move forward an hour in spring and back an hour in autumn.
Which countries use Arctic/Longyearbyen time?
It is used in Svalbard and Jan Mayen.
How Alarm.now reads Arctic/Longyearbyen
IANA rule set and current offset
Arctic/Longyearbyen is treated as an IANA time-zone identifier, not just a short abbreviation. That means the page can connect the live clock to its UTC offset, standard abbreviation CET, daylight abbreviation CEST, and any daylight-saving rule changes.
Best use cases
Use this page when software, calendars, or travel plans ask for the exact IANA zone. For a place-based view, follow the linked country and city clocks above, or compare zones with the time zone converter.