Geographic position of Prešov
Prešov is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 48.9992° N, 21.2355° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,455 km (3,390 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,564 km (2,836 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,473 km (9,614 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,551 km (964 mi) east
Prešov 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 Prešov
With a population of 82,927, Prešov ranks as the 5th most populous city in Slovakia, out of 61 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Prešov
Košice International Airport (KSC / LZKZ) is a regional airport located about 37 km (23 mi) from Prešov.
Current local time at the airport is 19:18:47.
Daylight saving time changes in Prešov
Prešov uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Bratislava. 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 Prešov
Business hours in Prešov (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 Prešov
Compare time in Prešov with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Prešov in?
Prešov follows the Europe/Bratislava time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Prešov at UTC+2.
What time is it in Prešov right now?
The current local time in Prešov is 19:18:47 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Prešov observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Prešov 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 Prešov?
Prešov is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Prešov?
Košice International Airport (KSC) is the nearest airport to Prešov, located about 37 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:18:47.
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