Geographic position of Split
Split is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 43.5089° N, 16.4392° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,843 km (3,009 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,175 km (3,216 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,862 km (9,235 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,327 km (825 mi) east
Split 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 Split
With a population of 149,830, Split ranks as the 2nd most populous city in Croatia, out of 26 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Split
Split Saint Jerome Airport (SPU / LDSP) is a major international airport serving Split directly.
Current local time at the airport is 19:20:01.
Daylight saving time changes in Split
Split 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 Split
Business hours in Split (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 Split
Compare time in Split with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Split in?
Split 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 Split at UTC+2.
What time is it in Split right now?
The current local time in Split is 19:20:01 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Split observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Split 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 Split?
Split is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Split?
Split Saint Jerome Airport (SPU) is the airport serving Split. The current local time at the airport is 19:20:01.
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