Geographic position of Graz
Graz is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 47.0673° N, 15.4420° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,240 km (3,256 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,779 km (2,970 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,258 km (9,481 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,171 km (728 mi) east
Graz 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 Graz
With a population of 303,270, Graz ranks as the 2nd most populous city in Austria, out of 64 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Graz
Graz Airport (GRZ / LOWG) is a major international airport serving Graz directly.
Current local time at the airport is 19:17:58.
Daylight saving time changes in Graz
Graz uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Vienna. 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 Graz
Business hours in Graz (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 Graz
Compare time in Graz with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Graz in?
Graz follows the Europe/Vienna time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Graz at UTC+2.
What time is it in Graz right now?
The current local time in Graz is 19:17:58 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Graz observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Graz 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 Graz?
Graz is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Graz?
Graz Airport (GRZ) is the airport serving Graz. The current local time at the airport is 19:17:58.
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