Time now in Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands

UTC+01:00 • Arctic/Longyearbyen (CET)

Your device clock is 166ms ahead of the detected local time (Arctic/Longyearbyen, UTC+01:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.022 seconds.

01:34:00
Monday, March 16, 2026, week 12

Time in Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands now

Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands has one official time zone: CET (UTC+01:00).

Part of the territory observes daylight saving time (DST), which moves the clock forward one hour during part of the year.

Official time in Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands?

Official time in Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Arctic/Longyearbyen UTC+01:00

List of time zones used in Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Arctic/Longyearbyen UTC+01:00 No

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands

The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands depends on the region.

  • Arctic/Longyearbyen: 5 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Does Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands use daylight saving time?

Yes. Part of Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands observes daylight saving time (DST). Start and end dates vary by zone.

Recent time changes in Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands

  • 2025-10-26 at 02:00 (local time) – return to standard time
  • 2026-03-29 at 03:00 (local time) – start of daylight saving time

The last time change in Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands was on 2025-10-26 at 02:00 (local time) (zone Europe/Berlin): clocks went back (fall, back to standard) — transition from CEST to CET.

The next change is on 2026-03-29 at 03:00 (local time) (zone Europe/Berlin): CET → CEST, clocks go forward (spring, into DST).

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+1:00 and UTC+1:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands have?
Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands use daylight saving time?
Yes. Most regions of Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands observe daylight saving time (DST). Clocks are typically set forward in March and back in November.

How to convert Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands time

To convert Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.