Geographic position of Shtip
Shtip is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 41.7458° N, 22.1958° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,647 km (2,888 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,372 km (3,338 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,666 km (9,113 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,844 km (1,146 mi) east
Shtip 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 Shtip
With a population of 48,279, Shtip ranks as the 10th most populous city in North Macedonia, out of 38 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Shtip
Skopje International Airport (SKP / LWSK) is a major international airport located about 53 km (33 mi) from Shtip.
Current local time at the airport is 19:20:03.
Daylight saving time changes in Shtip
Shtip 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 Shtip
Business hours in Shtip (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 Shtip
Compare time in Shtip with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Shtip in?
Shtip 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 Shtip at UTC+2.
What time is it in Shtip right now?
The current local time in Shtip is 19:20:03 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Shtip observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Shtip 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 Shtip?
Shtip is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Shtip?
Skopje International Airport (SKP) is the nearest airport to Shtip, located about 53 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:20:03.
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