Current local time in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
The live clock above shows the time in Banja Luka. Banja Luka is in the Europe/Sarajevo time zone, UTC+2 right now (CEST).
| Country | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
|---|---|
| Region | Serbian Republic |
| Population | about 221,000 |
| Coordinates | 44.78° N, 17.18° E |
| Time zone | Europe/Sarajevo |
| Abbreviation | CET / CEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 (winter) / UTC+2 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Banja Luka uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+1 (CET) and UTC+2 (CEST). The next change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 5:55 AM | 6:02 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:05 AM | 8:40 PM | 15 h 35 min |
| September equinox | 6:37 AM | 6:50 PM | 12 h 12 min |
| December solstice | 7:25 AM | 4:12 PM | 8 h 47 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Banja Luka at about 12:00 PM in mid-January, and about 12:56 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 9 minutes behind the sun, because Banja Luka sits at 17.2° E, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Banja Luka time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Banja Luka |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 hours behind | |
| Los Angeles | 9 hours behind | |
| London | 1 hour behind | |
| Paris | same time | |
| Dubai | 3 hours ahead in Jan, 2 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 4.5 hours ahead in Jan, 3.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 7 hours ahead in Jan, 6 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 8 hours ahead in Jan, 7 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 10 hours ahead in Jan, 8 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Banja Luka |
|---|---|---|
| Zenica | 86 km (53 mi) | same time |
| Tuzla | 121 km (75 mi) | same time |
| Sarajevo | 141 km (88 mi) | same time |
| Zagreb, Croatia | 146 km (91 mi) | same time |
| Split, Croatia | 151 km (94 mi) | same time |
| Pecs, Hungary | 166 km (103 mi) | same time |
| Mostar | 167 km (104 mi) | same time |
| Novi Sad, Serbia | 216 km (134 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Questions people ask
What time zone is Banja Luka in?
Banja Luka is in the Europe/Sarajevo time zone, UTC+1, or UTC+2 during daylight saving time.
Does Banja Luka have daylight saving time?
Banja Luka uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+1 (CET) and UTC+2 (CEST). The next change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Banja Luka when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Banja Luka's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 9 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).