Geographic position of Pula
Pula is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 44.8683° N, 13.8481° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,995 km (3,104 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,024 km (3,122 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,014 km (9,329 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,093 km (679 mi) east
Pula 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 Pula
With a population of 52,220, Pula ranks as the 7th most populous city in Croatia, out of 26 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Pula
Pula Airport (PUY / LDPL) is a major international airport serving Pula directly.
Current local time at the airport is 19:20:04.
Daylight saving time changes in Pula
Pula uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Zagreb. 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 Pula
Business hours in Pula (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 Pula
Compare time in Pula with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Pula in?
Pula follows the Europe/Zagreb time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Pula at UTC+2.
What time is it in Pula right now?
The current local time in Pula is 19:20:04 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Pula observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Pula 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 Pula?
Pula is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Pula?
Pula Airport (PUY) is the airport serving Pula. The current local time at the airport is 19:20:04.
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