Current Time in Ilulissat, Avannaata, Greenland

2:39:39 AM

02:39:39

WGT (West Greenland Time) · UTC−02:00

America/Nuuk

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Time zone details

Ilulissat is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Ilulissat

Sunrise9:51 AMSolar noon1:07 PMSunset4:22 PM
Next clock changeMar 27, 2027 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 145 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
Greenland
Administrative area
Avannaata
Place type
City or town
Country currency
Danish Krone (DKK)

Practical

Country languages
Kalaallisut, Danish, English
Dialing code
+299
Population
4,413
Elevation
Approximately 11 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
69° 13' N / 51° 05' W
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Clock changes in Ilulissat

Next clock change

Upcoming

11:00 PM WGT12:00 AM WGST

Clocks move forward 1 hour

2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    11:00 PM WGT12:00 AM WGST

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. past

    Daylight saving time ends

    12:00 AM WGST11:00 PM WGT

    Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
6 hr 31 min9 min 21 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Third QuarterMoon illumination42%
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Monday, November 2, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
6 hr 31 min9 min 21 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(6.0° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Third Quarter (42% illuminated)
Moonrise
No event on this local date
Moonset
Previous principal phase
Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at
Next principal phase
New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
6 hr 31 min9 min 21 sec shorter than the previous day
6 hr 22 min9 min 25 sec shorter than the previous day
6 hr 12 min9 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day
6 hr 02 min9 min 35 sec shorter than the previous day
5 hr 53 min9 min 40 sec shorter than the previous day
5 hr 43 min9 min 47 sec shorter than the previous day
5 hr 33 min9 min 52 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Ilulissat

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Plan around Ilulissat

Upcoming national public holidays in Greenland

  1. Christmas Eve
  2. Christmas Day
  3. Boxing Day

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Ilulissat in?
Ilulissat uses West Greenland Time (WGT, UTC−2) in winter and Western Greenland Summer Time (WGST, UTC−1) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/Nuuk.
When is the next clock change in Ilulissat?
Clocks in Ilulissat move forward 1 hour on Saturday, March 27, 2027 at 11:00 PM, changing from WGT (UTC−02:00) to WGST (UTC−01:00)
Does Ilulissat observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Ilulissat observes daylight saving time: WGST (UTC−1) in summer and WGT (UTC−2) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Ilulissat?
Ilulissat is UTC−2 in winter and UTC−1 in summer