Current time in Croatia

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

21:58:46

Thursday 22 October 2026

Time zoneCentral European Summer Time (CEST)Europe/Zagreb

UTC offsetUTC+2

Daylight saving timeIn effect nowClocks go back 1 hour on 25 October 2026

Official name: Republika Hrvatska
Capital: Zagreb
Population: 4,246,800
Currency: HRK
Language: Croatian
Dialling code: +385
Internet domain: .hr
ISO codes: HR, HRV
Continent: Europe
Largest city: Zagreb
Cities on WorldClock: 1
Number of time zones: 1

About Croatia

Croatia, also known as the Republic of Croatia, is located in Southeastern Europe between the Mediterranean Sea and Central Europe. The country’s capital city is Zagreb, its official language is Croatian and it has a population of nearly 4.3 million people. The country was once a republic of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia but gained its independence in 1991. Croatia joined the European Union in 2013. Croatia is still using the Kuna (HRK) as its currency, rather than the Euro (EUR).

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Zagreb21:58

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Time difference from Croatia

City	Local time	Difference
London	20:58	1 h behind
Paris	21:58	Same time
Moscow	22:58	1 h ahead
Istanbul	22:58	1 h ahead
Dubai	23:58	2 h ahead
New Delhi	01:28	3:30 h ahead
Bangkok	02:58	5 h ahead
Tokyo	04:58	7 h ahead
Sydney	06:58	9 h ahead
New York	15:58	6 h behind
Los Angeles	12:58	9 h behind

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Croatia in?

Croatia uses Central European Summer Time (CEST), which is UTC+2 at the moment.

How many time zones does Croatia have?

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

Does Croatia observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Croatia 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 Zagreb right now?

Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, 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 Croatia and London?

Croatia 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 Croatia and New York?

Croatia 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 Croatia?

Office hours in Croatia (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 Croatia?

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

What is the dialling code for Croatia?

The international dialling code for Croatia is +385.