Geographic position of Gjilan
Gjilan is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 42.4605° N, 21.4699° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,727 km (2,937 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,292 km (3,288 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,745 km (9,162 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,763 km (1,095 mi) east
Gjilan 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 Gjilan
With a population of 51,912, Gjilan ranks as the 8th most populous city in Kosovo, out of 21 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Gjilan
Priština Adem Jashari International Airport (PRN / BKPR) is a major international airport located about 38 km (23 mi) from Gjilan.
Current local time at the airport is 19:58:42.
Daylight saving time changes in Gjilan
Gjilan 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 Gjilan
Business hours in Gjilan (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 Gjilan
Compare time in Gjilan with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Gjilan in?
Gjilan 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 Gjilan at UTC+2.
What time is it in Gjilan right now?
The current local time in Gjilan is 19:58:42 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Gjilan observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Gjilan 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 Gjilan?
Gjilan is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Gjilan?
Priština Adem Jashari International Airport (PRN) is the nearest airport to Gjilan, located about 38 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:58:42.
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