Days in Warsaw are currently getting shorter, about 28 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Warsaw
Warsaw is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 52.2298° N, 21.0118° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,814 km (3,613 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,205 km (2,613 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,833 km (9,838 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,433 km (890 mi) east
Warsaw lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Warsaw
The point on Earth exactly opposite Warsaw is near Christchurch - when it's noon in Warsaw, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Warsaw
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Warsaw
Warsaw is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 4 days from now.
Because Warsaw is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Warsaw
In Warsaw, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 16h 46m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 7h 42m, a difference of roughly 9h 4m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Warsaw's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Warsaw at 52.23° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Warsaw
With a population of 1,702,139, Warsaw ranks as the 1st most populous city in Poland, out of 363 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Warsaw
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW / EPWA) is a major international airport serving Warsaw directly.
Current local time at the airport is 02:24:34.
Daylight saving time changes in Warsaw
Warsaw uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Warsaw. 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 Warsaw
Business hours in Warsaw (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 Warsaw
Compare time in Warsaw with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Warsaw
Official national holiday observed in Poland.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Warsaw in?
Warsaw follows the Europe/Warsaw time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Warsaw at UTC+2.
What time is it in Warsaw right now?
The current local time in Warsaw is 02:24:34 on Thursday, 17 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Warsaw observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Warsaw 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 Warsaw?
Warsaw is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Warsaw?
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) is the airport serving Warsaw. The current local time at the airport is 02:24:34.
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