Geographic position of Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 42.6413° N, 18.1091° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,747 km (2,950 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,272 km (3,276 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,766 km (9,175 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,483 km (921 mi) east
Dubrovnik 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 Dubrovnik
With a population of 26,922, Dubrovnik ranks as the 16th most populous city in Croatia, out of 26 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković Airport (DBV / LDDU) is a major international airport located about 16 km (10 mi) from Dubrovnik.
Current local time at the airport is 19:21:40.
Daylight saving time changes in Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Zagreb. 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 Dubrovnik
Business hours in Dubrovnik (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 Dubrovnik
Compare time in Dubrovnik with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Dubrovnik in?
Dubrovnik follows the Europe/Zagreb time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Dubrovnik at UTC+2.
What time is it in Dubrovnik right now?
The current local time in Dubrovnik is 19:21:40 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Dubrovnik observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Dubrovnik 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 Dubrovnik?
Dubrovnik is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Dubrovnik?
Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković Airport (DBV) is the nearest airport to Dubrovnik, located about 16 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:21:40.
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