Geographic position of Banská Bystrica
Banská Bystrica is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 48.7395° N, 19.1493° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,426 km (3,372 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,593 km (2,854 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,444 km (9,596 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,406 km (874 mi) east
Banská Bystrica 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 Banská Bystrica
With a population of 74,590, Banská Bystrica ranks as the 7th most populous city in Slovakia, out of 61 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Banská Bystrica
Sliač Airport (SLD / LZSL) is a regional airport serving Banská Bystrica directly.
Current local time at the airport is 19:19:49.
Daylight saving time changes in Banská Bystrica
Banská Bystrica uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Bratislava. 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 Banská Bystrica
Business hours in Banská Bystrica (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 Banská Bystrica
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Banská Bystrica in?
Banská Bystrica follows the Europe/Bratislava time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Banská Bystrica at UTC+2.
What time is it in Banská Bystrica right now?
The current local time in Banská Bystrica is 19:19:49 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Banská Bystrica observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Banská Bystrica 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 Banská Bystrica?
Banská Bystrica is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Banská Bystrica?
Sliač Airport (SLD) is the airport serving Banská Bystrica. The current local time at the airport is 19:19:49.
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