Standard TimeCET |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time
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UTC+2 |
IANA Time Zone |
Arctic/Longyearbyen |
Grumman's time compared to Beijing time (China) |
7 hours ahead |
Svalbard and Jan Mayen is a Norwegian Overseas Territory located in the Arctic Ocean region, consisting of the islands of Svalbard and Jan Mayen. Svalbard is situated between the Norwegian mainland and the North Pole, with the city of Longyearbyen as the main settlement, and is subject to the Svalbard Treaty, which permits free entry and exit for citizens of many countries, but not for non-Norwegian nationals who are not allowed to reside there permanently. Jan Mayen is a volcanic island with no permanent residents and only a weather station. The area has a harsh climate and is known for its polar landscapes and unique ecosystems, with scientific research and tourism as the main activities, as well as being home to a global seed bank, which is important for biodiversity conservation.