CroatiaTime in Croatia Now

Central European Standard Time (CET) · UTC+1 · Capital: Zagreb

16:21:32
Sunday 1 November 2026
Time zoneCentral European Standard Time (CET)Europe/Zagreb
UTC offsetUTC+1
Daylight saving timeObserved, not in effect nowClocks go forward 1 hour on 28 March 2027

See the current time in Croatia alongside major cities worldwide on our world clock.

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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Zagreb 16:21Zagreb
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Time difference from Croatia

CityLocal timeDifference
London15:211 h behind
Paris16:21Same time
Moscow18:212 h ahead
Istanbul18:212 h ahead
Dubai19:213 h ahead
New Delhi20:514:30 h ahead
Bangkok22:216 h ahead
Tokyo00:218 h ahead
Sydney02:2110 h ahead
New York10:216 h behind
Los Angeles07:219 h behind

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Croatia in?

Croatia uses Central European Standard Time (CET), which is UTC+1 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+1 right now.

Does Croatia observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Croatia changes its clocks for daylight saving time and is currently on Central European Standard Time (CET), UTC+1. Clocks go forward 1 hour on 28 March 2027, to UTC+2.

What time is it in Zagreb right now?

Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, is on Central European Standard Time (CET), UTC+1. 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+1: 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.