Geographic position of Klaipėda
Klaipėda is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 55.7068° N, 21.1391° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 6,201 km (3,853 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 3,818 km (2,372 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 16,220 km (10,079 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,326 km (824 mi) east
Klaipėda lies in the high-latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Klaipėda
With a population of 172,292, Klaipėda ranks as the 3rd most populous city in Lithuania, out of 36 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Klaipėda
Palanga International Airport (PLQ / EYPA) is a major international airport located about 30 km (19 mi) from Klaipėda.
Current local time at the airport is 22:34:30.
Daylight saving time changes in Klaipėda
Klaipėda uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Vilnius. The current local offset is UTC+3 / EEST.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC+2 / EET to UTC+3 / EEST.
- The clock was moved forward from 03:00 to 04:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+3 / EEST to UTC+2 / EET.
- The clock will be moved back from 04:00 to 03:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Klaipėda
Business hours in Klaipėda (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 2:00 AM - 10:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 11:00 PM (previous day) - 7:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 11:30 AM - 7:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 4:00 PM - 12:00 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 Klaipėda
Compare time in Klaipėda with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Klaipėda in?
Klaipėda follows the Europe/Vilnius time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Klaipėda at UTC+3.
What time is it in Klaipėda right now?
The current local time in Klaipėda is 22:34:30 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Klaipėda observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Klaipėda 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 Klaipėda?
Klaipėda is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Klaipėda?
Palanga International Airport (PLQ) is the nearest airport to Klaipėda, located about 30 km away. The current local time at the airport is 22:34:30.
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