Geographic position of Veles
Veles is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 41.7172° N, 21.7720° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,644 km (2,886 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,375 km (3,340 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,663 km (9,111 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,809 km (1,124 mi) east
Veles 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 Veles
With a population of 57,873, Veles ranks as the 8th most populous city in North Macedonia, out of 38 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Veles
Skopje International Airport (SKP / LWSK) is a major international airport located about 30 km (18 mi) from Veles.
Current local time at the airport is 19:20:09.
Daylight saving time changes in Veles
Veles uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Skopje. 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 Veles
Business hours in Veles (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 Veles
Compare time in Veles with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Veles in?
Veles follows the Europe/Skopje time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Veles at UTC+2.
What time is it in Veles right now?
The current local time in Veles is 19:20:09 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Veles observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Veles 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 Veles?
Veles is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Veles?
Skopje International Airport (SKP) is the nearest airport to Veles, located about 30 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:20:09.
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