Current Time in Upernavik, Avannaata, Greenland

4:46:23 AM

04:46:23

WGT (West Greenland Time) · UTC−02:00

America/Nuuk

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Time zone details

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

Daylight in Upernavik

Sunrise11:02 AMSolar noon1:28 PMSunset3:52 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
Populated place
Country currency
Danish Krone (DKK)

Practical

Country languages
Kalaallisut, Danish, English
Dialing code
+299
Population
1,129
Elevation
Approximately -9,999 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
72° 47' N / 56° 08' W
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Clock changes in Upernavik

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
4 hr 50 min14 min 25 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
4 hr 50 min14 min 25 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(2.6° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Third Quarter (42% illuminated)
Moonrise
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
4 hr 50 min14 min 25 sec shorter than the previous day
4 hr 35 min14 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day
4 hr 19 min15 min 30 sec shorter than the previous day
4 hr 03 min16 min 11 sec shorter than the previous day
3 hr 46 min17 min 1 sec shorter than the previous day
3 hr 28 min18 min 4 sec shorter than the previous day
3 hr 09 min19 min 25 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Upernavik

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Upcoming national public holidays in Greenland

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

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Upernavik in?
Upernavik 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 Upernavik?
Clocks in Upernavik 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 Upernavik observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Upernavik observes daylight saving time: WGST (UTC−1) in summer and WGT (UTC−2) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Upernavik?
Upernavik is UTC−2 in winter and UTC−1 in summer