Geographic position of Olomouc
Olomouc is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 49.5955° N, 17.2518° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,521 km (3,431 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,498 km (2,795 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,540 km (9,656 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,245 km (774 mi) east
Olomouc 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 Olomouc
With a population of 99,496, Olomouc ranks as the 6th most populous city in Czechia, out of 125 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Olomouc
Leoš Janáček Airport Ostrava (OSR / LKMT) is a major international airport located about 63 km (39 mi) from Olomouc.
Current local time at the airport is 19:20:58.
Daylight saving time changes in Olomouc
Olomouc uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Prague. 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 Olomouc
Business hours in Olomouc (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 Olomouc
Compare time in Olomouc with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Olomouc in?
Olomouc follows the Europe/Prague time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Olomouc at UTC+2.
What time is it in Olomouc right now?
The current local time in Olomouc is 19:20:58 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Olomouc observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Olomouc 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 Olomouc?
Olomouc is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Olomouc?
Leoš Janáček Airport Ostrava (OSR) is the nearest airport to Olomouc, located about 63 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:20:58.
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