Geographic position of Cēsis
Cēsis is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 57.3119° N, 25.2746° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 6,380 km (3,964 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 3,639 km (2,261 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 16,399 km (10,190 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,520 km (944 mi) east
Cēsis lies in the high-latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Cēsis
With a population of 15,020, Cēsis ranks as the 15th most populous city in Latvia, out of 15 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Cēsis
Riga International Airport (RIX / EVRA) is a major international airport located about 90 km (56 mi) from Cēsis.
Current local time at the airport is 22:35:59.
Daylight saving time changes in Cēsis
Cēsis uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Riga. The current local offset is UTC+3 / EEST.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC+2 / EET to UTC+3 / EEST.
- The clock was moved forward from 03:00 to 04:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+3 / EEST to UTC+2 / EET.
- The clock will be moved back from 04:00 to 03:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Cēsis
Business hours in Cēsis (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 2:00 AM - 10:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 11:00 PM (previous day) - 7:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 11:30 AM - 7:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 4:00 PM - 12:00 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 Cēsis
Compare time in Cēsis with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Cēsis in?
Cēsis follows the Europe/Riga time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Cēsis at UTC+3.
What time is it in Cēsis right now?
The current local time in Cēsis is 22:35:59 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Cēsis observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Cēsis 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 Cēsis?
Cēsis is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Cēsis?
Riga International Airport (RIX) is the nearest airport to Cēsis, located about 90 km away. The current local time at the airport is 22:35:59.
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