Geographic position of Bratislava
Bratislava is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 48.1482° N, 17.1067° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,360 km (3,331 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,659 km (2,895 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,379 km (9,556 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,271 km (790 mi) east
Bratislava 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 Bratislava
With a population of 423,737, Bratislava ranks as the 1st most populous city in Slovakia, out of 61 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Bratislava
M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS / LZIB) is a major international airport serving Bratislava directly.
Current local time at the airport is 19:18:48.
Daylight saving time changes in Bratislava
Bratislava 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 Bratislava
Business hours in Bratislava (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 Bratislava
Compare time in Bratislava with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Bratislava in?
Bratislava 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 Bratislava at UTC+2.
What time is it in Bratislava right now?
The current local time in Bratislava is 19:18:48 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Bratislava observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Bratislava 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 Bratislava?
Bratislava is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Bratislava?
M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS) is the airport serving Bratislava. The current local time at the airport is 19:18:48.
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