Geographic position of Vilnius
Vilnius is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 54.6892° N, 25.2798° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 6,088 km (3,783 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 3,931 km (2,443 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 16,107 km (10,008 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,627 km (1,011 mi) east
Vilnius 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 Vilnius
With a population of 542,366, Vilnius ranks as the 1st most populous city in Lithuania, out of 36 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Vilnius
Vilnius International Airport (VNO / EYVI) is a major international airport serving Vilnius directly.
Current local time at the airport is 22:34:01.
Daylight saving time changes in Vilnius
Vilnius uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Vilnius. 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 Vilnius
Business hours in Vilnius (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 Vilnius
Compare time in Vilnius with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Vilnius in?
Vilnius follows the Europe/Vilnius time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Vilnius at UTC+3.
What time is it in Vilnius right now?
The current local time in Vilnius is 22:34:01 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Vilnius observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Vilnius 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 Vilnius?
Vilnius is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Vilnius?
Vilnius International Airport (VNO) is the airport serving Vilnius. The current local time at the airport is 22:34:01.
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