Current Time in Zagreb, Croatia 🇭🇷
Lat/Long:
45.82° N,
15.98° E
Population: 800,000
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 Zagreb — FAQ
Answers refreshed each request based on Zagreb's current local time, time zone, and DST status.
What time is it in Zagreb right now?
The current local time in Zagreb, Croatia is 18:43 (Saturday, August 01, 2026). Zagreb observes the Europe/Zagreb time zone, which is UTC+2 (currently on daylight saving time).
Which time zone does Zagreb use?
Zagreb 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 Zagreb.
Does Zagreb observe daylight saving time?
Yes — Zagreb 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 Zagreb?
Right now Zagreb is at UTC+2. The offset shifts by ±1 hour at daylight-saving transitions if Zagreb observes DST.
When does the day change in Zagreb?
Midnight in Zagreb occurs when the local time displayed above reads 00:00 in the Europe/Zagreb zone. Since Zagreb is at UTC+2, the date here is ahead of UTC by 2 hours.