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Solar data for Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Pick a place for today's sun position, a sun path diagram, the best fixed tilt for solar panels and the monthly output of an off-grid array at 70°.
Largest places in Svalbard and Jan Mayen at a glance
| Place | Latitude | Best tilt | Off-grid tilt | Sun hours/day (flat) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longyearbyen | 78.2° N | — | — | — |
Daylight and clock time in Svalbard and Jan Mayen
In Longyearbyen the longest day of the year lasts 24 h (midnight sun) and the shortest 0 h (polar night). The clocks change twice a year: forward on Sun 29 Mar, back on Sun 25 Oct (Arctic/Longyearbyen).
| Time zone | Places | UTC offset | Clocks change in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arctic/Longyearbyen | 1 | UTC+1, in summer UTC+2 | Forward on Sun 29 Mar, back on Sun 25 Oct |
Questions about solar in Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Does Svalbard and Jan Mayen use daylight saving time?
The clocks change twice a year: forward on Sun 29 Mar, back on Sun 25 Oct (Arctic/Longyearbyen).
How long is the longest day in Svalbard and Jan Mayen?
24 h (midnight sun) in Longyearbyen; the shortest day lasts 0 h (polar night) in Longyearbyen.