Geographic position of Kranj
Kranj is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 46.2389° N, 14.3556° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,147 km (3,198 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,871 km (3,027 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,166 km (9,424 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,105 km (687 mi) east
Kranj 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 Kranj
With a population of 37,966, Kranj ranks as the 4th most populous city in Slovenia, out of 9 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Kranj
Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU / LJLJ) is a major international airport serving Kranj directly.
Current local time at the airport is 19:23:01.
Daylight saving time changes in Kranj
Kranj uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Ljubljana. 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 Kranj
Business hours in Kranj (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 Kranj
Compare time in Kranj with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Kranj in?
Kranj follows the Europe/Ljubljana time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Kranj at UTC+2.
What time is it in Kranj right now?
The current local time in Kranj is 19:23:01 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Kranj observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Kranj 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 Kranj?
Kranj is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Kranj?
Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU) is the airport serving Kranj. The current local time at the airport is 19:23:01.
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