Current Time in Zadar, Croatia 🇭🇷
Lat/Long:
44.12° N,
15.23° E
Population: 67,309
Country:
🇭🇷
Croatia
IANA Timezone:
Europe/Zagreb
UTC Offset:
+01:00
Timezone:
CET
Daylight Saving Time:
Yes ✅
(Abbreviation: CEST)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Croatia:
CET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Croatia:
CEST
Time in Zadar — FAQ
Answers refreshed each request based on Zadar's current local time, time zone, and DST status.
What time is it in Zadar right now?
The current local time in Zadar, Croatia is 17:18 (Saturday, August 01, 2026). Zadar observes the Europe/Zagreb time zone, which is UTC+2 (currently on daylight saving time).
Which time zone does Zadar use?
Zadar uses Europe/Zagreb, an IANA time zone identifier. Use this identifier when configuring calendar apps, servers or scheduling software to ensure the correct UTC offset and daylight-saving rules are applied for Zadar.
Does Zadar observe daylight saving time?
Yes — Zadar currently observes daylight saving time. DST transitions follow the rules of the IANA Europe/Zagreb time zone; the changeover dates differ from year to year and are applied automatically by all major operating systems.
What is the UTC offset for Zadar?
Right now Zadar is at UTC+2. The offset shifts by ±1 hour at daylight-saving transitions if Zadar observes DST.
When does the day change in Zadar?
Midnight in Zadar occurs when the local time displayed above reads 00:00 in the Europe/Zagreb zone. Since Zadar is at UTC+2, the date here is ahead of UTC by 2 hours.