Geographic position of Gjakovë
Gjakovë is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 42.3803° N, 20.4308° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,718 km (2,932 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,301 km (3,294 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,737 km (9,157 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,680 km (1,044 mi) east
Gjakovë 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 Gjakovë
With a population of 94,158, Gjakovë ranks as the 4th most populous city in Kosovo, out of 21 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Gjakovë
Priština Adem Jashari International Airport (PRN / BKPR) is a major international airport located about 54 km (34 mi) from Gjakovë.
Current local time at the airport is 19:59:42.
Daylight saving time changes in Gjakovë
Gjakovë 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 Gjakovë
Business hours in Gjakovë (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 Gjakovë
Compare time in Gjakovë with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Gjakovë in?
Gjakovë 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 Gjakovë at UTC+2.
What time is it in Gjakovë right now?
The current local time in Gjakovë is 19:59:42 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Gjakovë observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Gjakovë 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 Gjakovë?
Gjakovë is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Gjakovë?
Priština Adem Jashari International Airport (PRN) is the nearest airport to Gjakovë, located about 54 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:59:42.
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