Geographic position of Kretinga
Kretinga is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 55.8888° N, 21.2445° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 6,222 km (3,866 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 3,797 km (2,359 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 16,240 km (10,091 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,326 km (824 mi) east
Kretinga 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 Kretinga
With a population of 17,249, Kretinga ranks as the 34th most populous city in Lithuania, out of 36 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Kretinga
Palanga International Airport (PLQ / EYPA) is a major international airport serving Kretinga directly.
Current local time at the airport is 22:34:56.
Daylight saving time changes in Kretinga
Kretinga 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 Kretinga
Business hours in Kretinga (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 Kretinga
Compare time in Kretinga with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Kretinga in?
Kretinga 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 Kretinga at UTC+3.
What time is it in Kretinga right now?
The current local time in Kretinga is 22:34:56 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Kretinga observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Kretinga 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 Kretinga?
Kretinga is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Kretinga?
Palanga International Airport (PLQ) is the airport serving Kretinga. The current local time at the airport is 22:34:56.
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