Current Time in Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Svalbard and Jan Mayen is on Central European Standard Time – CET (UTC+1) right now. It switches to CEST (UTC+2) on 28 Mar 2027.
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Time zone of Svalbard and Jan Mayen
| Time zone | Central European Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | CET |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 |
| IANA time zone id | Europe/Berlin |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC+1 in winter, UTC+2 in summer |
Time difference between Svalbard and Jan Mayen and other cities
Daylight saving time in Svalbard and Jan Mayen
2026
- 29 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2).
- 25 October 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 02:59 local time, from CEST (UTC+2) to CET (UTC+1).
2027
- 28 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2).
- 31 October 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 02:59 local time, from CEST (UTC+2) to CET (UTC+1).
Svalbard and Jan Mayen time FAQ
What time is it in Svalbard and Jan Mayen right now?
Svalbard and Jan Mayen is on CET (UTC+1). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Svalbard and Jan Mayen, updated every second.
What time zone is Svalbard and Jan Mayen in?
Svalbard and Jan Mayen is in Central European Standard Time, abbreviated CET, UTC+1. Its IANA time zone id is Europe/Berlin.
Does Svalbard and Jan Mayen observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CET to CEST.
What is the time difference between Svalbard and Jan Mayen and New York?
New York is 6 hours behind Svalbard and Jan Mayen.
Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.