Days in Tbilisi are currently getting shorter, about 19 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Tbilisi
Tbilisi is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 41.6914° N, 44.8341° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,641 km (2,884 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,378 km (3,342 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,660 km (9,109 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 3,727 km (2,316 mi) east
Tbilisi lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Tbilisi
The point on Earth exactly opposite Tbilisi is near Wellington - when it's noon in Tbilisi, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Tbilisi
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Tbilisi
Tbilisi is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 64 days from now.
Because Tbilisi is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Tbilisi
In Tbilisi, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 13m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 9m, a difference of roughly 6h 4m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Tbilisi's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Tbilisi at 41.69° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Tbilisi
With a population of 1,049,498, Tbilisi ranks as the 1st most populous city in Georgia, out of 17 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Tbilisi
Tbilisi International Airport (TBS / UGTB) is a major international airport serving Tbilisi directly.
Current local time at the airport is 10:49:12.
Daylight saving time in Tbilisi
Tbilisi uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Tbilisi. The current local offset is UTC+4 / +04.
Tbilisi does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Tbilisi
Business hours in Tbilisi (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 1:00 AM - 9:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 10:00 PM (previous day) - 6:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 10:30 AM - 6:30 PM ( Convenient)
- Tokyo: 2:00 PM - 10:00 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 Tbilisi
Compare time in Tbilisi with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Tbilisi
Official national holiday observed in Georgia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Tbilisi in?
Tbilisi follows the Asia/Tbilisi time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Tbilisi at UTC+4.
What time is it in Tbilisi right now?
The current local time in Tbilisi is 10:49:12 on Saturday, 17 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Tbilisi observe daylight saving time?
No. Tbilisi is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Tbilisi?
Tbilisi is currently UTC+4, meaning local time is +4 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Tbilisi?
Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) is the airport serving Tbilisi. The current local time at the airport is 10:49:12.
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