Geographic position of Ohrid
Ohrid is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 41.1170° N, 20.8018° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,577 km (2,844 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,442 km (3,382 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,596 km (9,070 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,745 km (1,084 mi) east
Ohrid 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 Ohrid
With a population of 42,033, Ohrid ranks as the 12th most populous city in North Macedonia, out of 38 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Ohrid
Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport (OHD / LWOH) is a major international airport serving Ohrid directly.
Current local time at the airport is 19:20:06.
Daylight saving time changes in Ohrid
Ohrid uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Skopje. 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 Ohrid
Business hours in Ohrid (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 Ohrid
Compare time in Ohrid with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Ohrid in?
Ohrid follows the Europe/Skopje time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Ohrid at UTC+2.
What time is it in Ohrid right now?
The current local time in Ohrid is 19:20:06 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Ohrid observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Ohrid 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 Ohrid?
Ohrid is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Ohrid?
Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport (OHD) is the airport serving Ohrid. The current local time at the airport is 19:20:06.
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