Geographic position of Valmiera
Valmiera is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 57.5411° N, 25.4275° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 6,405 km (3,980 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 3,613 km (2,245 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 16,424 km (10,205 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,519 km (944 mi) east
Valmiera 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 Valmiera
With a population of 22,812, Valmiera ranks as the 8th most populous city in Latvia, out of 15 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Valmiera
Riga International Airport (RIX / EVRA) is a major international airport located about 112 km (69 mi) from Valmiera.
Current local time at the airport is 22:36:55.
Daylight saving time changes in Valmiera
Valmiera uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Riga. 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 Valmiera
Business hours in Valmiera (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 Valmiera
Compare time in Valmiera with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Valmiera in?
Valmiera follows the Europe/Riga time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Valmiera at UTC+3.
What time is it in Valmiera right now?
The current local time in Valmiera is 22:36:55 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Valmiera observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Valmiera 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 Valmiera?
Valmiera is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Valmiera?
Riga International Airport (RIX) is the nearest airport to Valmiera, located about 112 km away. The current local time at the airport is 22:36:55.
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