Geographic position of Rijeka
Rijeka is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 45.3267° N, 14.4424° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,046 km (3,135 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,973 km (3,090 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,065 km (9,361 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,130 km (702 mi) east
Rijeka 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 Rijeka
With a population of 107,964, Rijeka ranks as the 3rd most populous city in Croatia, out of 26 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Rijeka
Rijeka Airport (RJK / LDRI) is a major international airport located about 16 km (10 mi) from Rijeka.
Current local time at the airport is 19:20:26.
Daylight saving time changes in Rijeka
Rijeka 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 Rijeka
Business hours in Rijeka (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 Rijeka
Compare time in Rijeka with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Rijeka in?
Rijeka 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 Rijeka at UTC+2.
What time is it in Rijeka right now?
The current local time in Rijeka is 19:20:26 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Rijeka observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Rijeka 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 Rijeka?
Rijeka is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Rijeka?
Rijeka Airport (RJK) is the nearest airport to Rijeka, located about 16 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:20:26.
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