Geographic position of Bar
Bar is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 42.0937° N, 19.0984° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,686 km (2,912 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,333 km (3,314 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,705 km (9,137 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,578 km (981 mi) east
Bar 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 Bar
With a population of 17,727, Bar ranks as the 6th most populous city in Montenegro, out of 8 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Bar
Podgorica Airport / Podgorica Golubovci Airbase (TGD / LYPG) is a major international airport located about 32 km (20 mi) from Bar.
Current local time at the airport is 19:31:52.
Daylight saving time changes in Bar
Bar uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Podgorica. 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 Bar
Business hours in Bar (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 Bar
Compare time in Bar with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Bar in?
Bar follows the Europe/Podgorica time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Bar at UTC+2.
What time is it in Bar right now?
The current local time in Bar is 19:31:52 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Bar observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Bar 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 Bar?
Bar is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Bar?
Podgorica Airport / Podgorica Golubovci Airbase (TGD) is the nearest airport to Bar, located about 32 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:31:52.
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