Geographic position of Žilina
Žilina is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 49.2232° N, 18.7394° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,480 km (3,405 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,539 km (2,820 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,498 km (9,630 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,362 km (846 mi) east
Žilina 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 Žilina
With a population of 81,219, Žilina ranks as the 6th most populous city in Slovakia, out of 61 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Žilina
Leoš Janáček Airport Ostrava (OSR / LKMT) is a major international airport located about 70 km (43 mi) from Žilina.
Current local time at the airport is 19:19:26.
Daylight saving time changes in Žilina
Žilina uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Bratislava. 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 Žilina
Business hours in Žilina (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 Žilina
Compare time in Žilina with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Žilina in?
Žilina follows the Europe/Bratislava time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Žilina at UTC+2.
What time is it in Žilina right now?
The current local time in Žilina is 19:19:26 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Žilina observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Žilina 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 Žilina?
Žilina is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Žilina?
Leoš Janáček Airport Ostrava (OSR) is the nearest airport to Žilina, located about 70 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:19:26.
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