Geographic position of Velenje
Velenje is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 46.3572° N, 15.1128° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,160 km (3,206 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,858 km (3,019 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,179 km (9,432 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,161 km (721 mi) east
Velenje 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 Velenje
With a population of 24,327, Velenje ranks as the 7th most populous city in Slovenia, out of 9 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Velenje
Maribor Edvard Rusjan Airport (MBX / LJMB) is a regional airport located about 46 km (29 mi) from Velenje.
Current local time at the airport is 19:24:09.
Daylight saving time changes in Velenje
Velenje uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Ljubljana. 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 Velenje
Business hours in Velenje (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 Velenje
Compare time in Velenje with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Velenje in?
Velenje follows the Europe/Ljubljana time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Velenje at UTC+2.
What time is it in Velenje right now?
The current local time in Velenje is 19:24:09 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Velenje observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Velenje 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 Velenje?
Velenje is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Velenje?
Maribor Edvard Rusjan Airport (MBX) is the nearest airport to Velenje, located about 46 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:24:09.
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