Republic of MacedoniaCurrent time in Republic of Macedonia

Central European Summer Time (CEST) · UTC+2 · Capital: Skopje

21:49:46
Thursday 22 October 2026
Time zoneCentral European Summer Time (CEST)Europe/Skopje
UTC offsetUTC+2
Daylight saving timeIn effect nowClocks go back 1 hour on 25 October 2026
Official name
Република Македонија
Capital
Skopje
Population
2,058,539
Currency
MKD
Language
Macedonian
Dialling code
+389
Internet domain
.mk
ISO codes
MK, MKD
Continent
Europe
Largest city
Skopje
Cities on WorldClock
1
Number of time zones
1

About Republic of Macedonia

Republic of Macedonia, located on the Balkan peninsula, is an independent state in Southeastern Europe. The country’s capital city is Skopje, its official language is Macedonian, although numerous other languages are spoken and the country has a population of just over 2 million people. The Republic of Macedonia is sometimes referred to as the land of lakes and mountains as the country is home to over 50 big lakes and 16 mountains which stand taller than 2000 meters above sea level. The currency used here is the Macedonian denar (MKD).

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Time difference from Republic of Macedonia

CityLocal timeDifference
London20:491 h behind
Paris21:49Same time
Moscow22:491 h ahead
Istanbul22:491 h ahead
Dubai23:492 h ahead
New Delhi01:193:30 h ahead
Bangkok02:495 h ahead
Tokyo04:497 h ahead
Sydney06:499 h ahead
New York15:496 h behind
Los Angeles12:499 h behind

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is the Republic of Macedonia in?

The Republic of Macedonia uses Central European Summer Time (CEST), which is UTC+2 at the moment.

How many time zones does the Republic of Macedonia have?

The Republic of Macedonia has a single time zone, so it is the same time everywhere in the country: UTC+2 right now.

Does the Republic of Macedonia observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The Republic of Macedonia changes its clocks for daylight saving time and is currently on Central European Summer Time (CEST), UTC+2. Clocks go back 1 hour on 25 October 2026, to UTC+1.

What time is it in Skopje right now?

Skopje, the capital of the Republic of Macedonia, is on Central European Summer Time (CEST), UTC+2. The live clock at the top of this page always shows the exact current time.

What is the time difference between the Republic of Macedonia and London?

The Republic of Macedonia is currently 1 hour ahead of London. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.

What is the time difference between the Republic of Macedonia and New York?

The Republic of Macedonia is currently 6 hours ahead of New York. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.

What is the best time to call the Republic of Macedonia?

Office hours in the Republic of Macedonia (9:00–17:00 local time) are 08:00–16:00 in London and 03:00–11:00 in New York, so aim for that window.

Which countries in Europe are on the same time as the Republic of Macedonia?

Right now these countries in Europe share UTC+2: Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark….

What is the dialling code for the Republic of Macedonia?

The international dialling code for the Republic of Macedonia is +389.