Geographic position of Šiauliai
Šiauliai is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 55.9333° N, 23.3167° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 6,226 km (3,869 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 3,792 km (2,356 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 16,245 km (10,094 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,454 km (903 mi) east
Šiauliai lies in the high-latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Šiauliai
With a population of 99,462, Šiauliai ranks as the 4th most populous city in Lithuania, out of 36 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Šiauliai
Riga International Airport (RIX / EVRA) is a major international airport located about 117 km (73 mi) from Šiauliai.
Current local time at the airport is 22:34:54.
Daylight saving time changes in Šiauliai
Šiauliai uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Vilnius. The current local offset is UTC+3 / EEST.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC+2 / EET to UTC+3 / EEST.
- The clock was moved forward from 03:00 to 04:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+3 / EEST to UTC+2 / EET.
- The clock will be moved back from 04:00 to 03:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Šiauliai
Business hours in Šiauliai (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 2:00 AM - 10:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 11:00 PM (previous day) - 7:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 11:30 AM - 7:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 4:00 PM - 12:00 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 Šiauliai
Compare time in Šiauliai with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Šiauliai in?
Šiauliai follows the Europe/Vilnius time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Šiauliai at UTC+3.
What time is it in Šiauliai right now?
The current local time in Šiauliai is 22:34:54 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Šiauliai observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Šiauliai 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 Šiauliai?
Šiauliai is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Šiauliai?
Riga International Airport (RIX) is the nearest airport to Šiauliai, located about 117 km away. The current local time at the airport is 22:34:54.
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