Geographic position of Gostivar
Gostivar is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 41.7963° N, 20.9080° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,653 km (2,891 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,366 km (3,334 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,672 km (9,117 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,735 km (1,078 mi) east
Gostivar 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 Gostivar
With a population of 50,974, Gostivar ranks as the 9th most populous city in North Macedonia, out of 38 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Gostivar
Skopje International Airport (SKP / LWSK) is a major international airport located about 62 km (38 mi) from Gostivar.
Current local time at the airport is 19:21:38.
Daylight saving time changes in Gostivar
Gostivar uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Skopje. 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 Gostivar
Business hours in Gostivar (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 Gostivar
Compare time in Gostivar with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Gostivar in?
Gostivar follows the Europe/Skopje time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Gostivar at UTC+2.
What time is it in Gostivar right now?
The current local time in Gostivar is 19:21:38 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Gostivar observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Gostivar 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 Gostivar?
Gostivar is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Gostivar?
Skopje International Airport (SKP) is the nearest airport to Gostivar, located about 62 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:21:38.
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