Geographic position of Liepāja
Liepāja is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 56.5047° N, 21.0109° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 6,290 km (3,908 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 3,729 km (2,317 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 16,309 km (10,134 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,291 km (802 mi) east
Liepāja 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 Liepāja
With a population of 67,421, Liepāja ranks as the 3rd most populous city in Latvia, out of 15 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Liepāja
Palanga International Airport (PLQ / EYPA) is a major international airport located about 59 km (37 mi) from Liepāja.
Current local time at the airport is 22:37:50.
Daylight saving time changes in Liepāja
Liepāja uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Riga. 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 Liepāja
Business hours in Liepāja (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 Liepāja
Compare time in Liepāja with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Liepāja in?
Liepāja follows the Europe/Riga time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Liepāja at UTC+3.
What time is it in Liepāja right now?
The current local time in Liepāja is 22:37:50 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Liepāja observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Liepāja 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 Liepāja?
Liepāja is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Liepāja?
Palanga International Airport (PLQ) is the nearest airport to Liepāja, located about 59 km away. The current local time at the airport is 22:37:50.
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