Geographic position of Banja Luka
Banja Luka is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 44.7788° N, 17.2063° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,985 km (3,098 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,034 km (3,128 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,004 km (9,323 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,360 km (845 mi) east
Banja Luka lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Banja Luka
With a population of 221,106, Banja Luka ranks as the 2nd most populous city in Bosnia and Herzegovina, out of 23 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Banja Luka
Banja Luka International Airport (BNX / LQBK) is a major international airport located about 20 km (12 mi) from Banja Luka.
Current local time at the airport is 19:33:46.
Daylight saving time changes in Banja Luka
Banja Luka uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Sarajevo. The current local offset is UTC+2 / CEST.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC+1 / CET to UTC+2 / CEST.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+2 / CEST to UTC+1 / CET.
- The clock will be moved back from 03:00 to 02:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Banja Luka
Business hours in Banja Luka (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 3:00 AM - 11:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Dubai: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 12:30 PM - 8:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Banja Luka
Compare time in Banja Luka with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Banja Luka in?
Banja Luka follows the Europe/Sarajevo time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Banja Luka at UTC+2.
What time is it in Banja Luka right now?
The current local time in Banja Luka is 19:33:46 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Banja Luka observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Banja Luka is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Banja Luka?
Banja Luka is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Banja Luka?
Banja Luka International Airport (BNX) is the nearest airport to Banja Luka, located about 20 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:33:46.
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