78° 13' 24.0" N, 15° 38' 48.8" E
Located in the Arctic Ocean, Svalbard and Jan Mayen are situated in the northern hemisphere and belong to the continent of Europe. The geographic centroid is approximately 78.22° N latitude and 15.65° E longitude, placing these territories north of mainland Norway and between the Barents Sea and the Greenland Sea. Coordinates for Svalbard and Jan Mayen are useful for various applications, including geocoding apps, navigation, and mapping projects. Users may seek precise locations for time-zone planning or to explore remote regions within these territories, which are known for their unique Arctic landscapes.
Svalbard and Jan Mayen are located in the Arctic region of Europe. The coordinates 78.22° N and 15.65° E indicate the geographic centroid of these territories, with latitude denoting the distance north of the equator and longitude indicating the distance east of the Prime Meridian.
Svalbard operates on Central European Time (CET) and observes Central European Summer Time (CEST) during daylight saving. The longitudinal span of these territories affects their time zone, with some areas experiencing unique daylight patterns due to their high latitude.
To pinpoint cities or sub-regions within Svalbard and Jan Mayen, use the coordinates search function on the country page. Enter specific latitude and longitude values related to known locations to retrieve detailed mapping information.