Geographic position of Zagreb
Zagreb is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 45.8144° N, 15.9780° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,100 km (3,169 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,919 km (3,057 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,119 km (9,395 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,240 km (771 mi) east
Zagreb 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 Zagreb
With a population of 663,592, Zagreb ranks as the 1st most populous city in Croatia, out of 26 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Zagreb
Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport (ZAG / LDZA) is a major international airport serving Zagreb directly.
Current local time at the airport is 19:20:07.
Daylight saving time changes in Zagreb
Zagreb 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 Zagreb
Business hours in Zagreb (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 Zagreb
Compare time in Zagreb with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Zagreb in?
Zagreb 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 Zagreb at UTC+2.
What time is it in Zagreb right now?
The current local time in Zagreb is 19:20:07 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Zagreb observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Zagreb 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 Zagreb?
Zagreb is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Zagreb?
Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport (ZAG) is the airport serving Zagreb. The current local time at the airport is 19:20:07.
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