Geographic position of Belgrade
Belgrade is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 44.8040° N, 20.4651° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,988 km (3,099 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,031 km (3,126 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,006 km (9,324 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,616 km (1,004 mi) east
Belgrade 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 Belgrade
With a population of 1,273,651, Belgrade ranks as the 1st most populous city in Serbia, out of 50 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Belgrade
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG / LYBE) is a major international airport serving Belgrade directly.
Current local time at the airport is 16:00:41.
Daylight saving time changes in Belgrade
Belgrade uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Belgrade. 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 Belgrade
Business hours in Belgrade (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 Belgrade
Compare time in Belgrade with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Belgrade in?
Belgrade follows the Europe/Belgrade time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Belgrade at UTC+2.
What time is it in Belgrade right now?
The current local time in Belgrade is 16:00:41 on Saturday, 08 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Belgrade observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Belgrade 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 Belgrade?
Belgrade is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Belgrade?
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) is the airport serving Belgrade. The current local time at the airport is 16:00:41.
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