Geographic position of Szczecin
Szczecin is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 53.4289° N, 14.5530° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,948 km (3,696 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,071 km (2,530 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,967 km (9,921 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 965 km (600 mi) east
Szczecin 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 Szczecin
With a population of 395,513, Szczecin ranks as the 7th most populous city in Poland, out of 363 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Szczecin
Solidarity Szczecin–Goleniów Airport (SZZ / EPSC) is a major international airport located about 29 km (18 mi) from Szczecin.
Current local time at the airport is 19:22:00.
Daylight saving time changes in Szczecin
Szczecin uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Warsaw. 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 Szczecin
Business hours in Szczecin (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 Szczecin
Compare time in Szczecin with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Szczecin in?
Szczecin follows the Europe/Warsaw time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Szczecin at UTC+2.
What time is it in Szczecin right now?
The current local time in Szczecin is 19:22:00 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Szczecin observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Szczecin 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 Szczecin?
Szczecin is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Szczecin?
Solidarity Szczecin–Goleniów Airport (SZZ) is the nearest airport to Szczecin, located about 29 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:22:00.
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