Geographic position of Velika Gorica
Velika Gorica is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 45.7125° N, 16.0756° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,089 km (3,162 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,930 km (3,063 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,108 km (9,388 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,250 km (777 mi) east
Velika Gorica 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 Velika Gorica
With a population of 30,036, Velika Gorica ranks as the 13th most populous city in Croatia, out of 26 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Velika Gorica
Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport (ZAG / LDZA) is a major international airport serving Velika Gorica directly.
Current local time at the airport is 19:22:01.
Daylight saving time changes in Velika Gorica
Velika Gorica uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Zagreb. 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 Velika Gorica
Business hours in Velika Gorica (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 Velika Gorica
Compare time in Velika Gorica with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Velika Gorica in?
Velika Gorica follows the Europe/Zagreb time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Velika Gorica at UTC+2.
What time is it in Velika Gorica right now?
The current local time in Velika Gorica is 19:22:01 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Velika Gorica observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Velika Gorica 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 Velika Gorica?
Velika Gorica is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Velika Gorica?
Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport (ZAG) is the airport serving Velika Gorica. The current local time at the airport is 19:22:01.
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