Sunrise and Sunset in Longyearbyen Today
In Longyearbyen, Svalbard & Jan Mayen, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 08:25 and sets at 17:01. The day length is 8h 36m. Solar noon is reached at 12:44.
Longyearbyen: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Longyearbyen at 12:44 – 44 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The clock follows the time zone, not the sun: the further west a place lies in its zone – and in summer time – the later its noon.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on August 25 at 01:32, the latest on February 15 at 11:58.
The sun sets earliest on October 26 at 12:08 and latest on April 18 at 00:56.
Between polar night and midnight sun, daylight in Longyearbyen ranges from none at all to 24 hours.
Longyearbyen through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | — | — | 0 min | — |
| Feb | 11:58 | 12:27 | 29 min | south 184° |
| Mar | 06:30 | 17:45 | 11 h 14 min | west 264° |
| Apr | 02:44 | 23:24 | 20 h 40 min | north-northwest 337° |
| May | — | — | 24 h 0 min | — |
| Jun | — | — | 24 h 0 min | — |
| Jul | — | — | 24 h 0 min | — |
| Aug | — | — | 24 h 0 min | — |
| Sep | 05:36 | 20:04 | 14 h 27 min | west-northwest 288° |
| Oct | 09:25 | 15:58 | 6 h 33 min | southwest 228° |
| Nov | — | — | 0 min | — |
| Dec | — | — | 0 min | — |
Direction of sunset: north-northwest (337°) in April, south (184°) in February.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 153° along the horizon.
A dash marks months without a sunrise or sunset (polar night or midnight sun).
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Longyearbyen
Morning: 07:19–09:25 · Evening: 16:01–18:06
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Longyearbyen, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:19 to 09:25. The evening golden hour extends from 16:01 to 18:06. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Longyearbyen
Morning: 06:40–07:19 · Evening: 18:06–18:46
The Blue Hour in Longyearbyen offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:40 to 07:19, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:06 to 18:46, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Longyearbyen
Longyearbyen is located at a latitude of 78.22° and a longitude of 15.65°. The city is in the Arctic/Longyearbyen timezone. Lying beyond the polar circle, Longyearbyen sees daylight change more than almost anywhere else: around the summer solstice the sun does not set (midnight sun), around the winter solstice it does not rise (polar night).
Seasons & Daylight in Longyearbyen
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Longyearbyen. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 30m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.
Summer in Longyearbyen brings the midnight sun: around the solstice the sun does not set at all (24h 0m of daylight). Even at midnight the sky stays bright, and soft, low light can last for hours.
Autumn in Longyearbyen sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 41m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Longyearbyen brings the polar night: around the solstice the sun does not rise above the horizon (0h 0m of daylight). Only twilight brightens the sky around midday, often in blue and pastel tones.
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Questions about the sun in Longyearbyen
When does the sun rise in Longyearbyen today?
Today the sun rises in Longyearbyen at 08:25 and sets at 17:01.
How long is the day in Longyearbyen today?
The day lasts 8h 36m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Longyearbyen today?
In the morning from 07:19–09:25, in the evening from 16:01–18:06.
When is the longest day in Longyearbyen?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 24h 0m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 0h 0m.
When does it get dark in Longyearbyen today?
It is dark from 18:46, fully dark from –.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Longyearbyen. All times are in local time. How it is calculated