Current local time in Dubrovnik, Croatia
The live clock above shows the time in Dubrovnik. Dubrovnik is in the Europe/Zagreb time zone, UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer.
Dubrovnik and all of Croatia use Central European Time (UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (UTC+2) from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October, the same as Paris, Rome and Berlin.
| Country | Croatia |
|---|---|
| Region | Dubrovnik-Neretva |
| Coordinates | 42.65° N, 18.09° E |
| Time zone | Europe/Zagreb |
| Abbreviation | CET |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 in winter, UTC+2 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Dubrovnik uses daylight saving time: UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer, changing on the last Sundays of March and October.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 5:51 AM | 5:59 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | 5:09 AM | 8:29 PM | 15 h 19 min |
| September equinox | 6:35 AM | 6:43 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | 7:14 AM | 4:17 PM | 9 h 3 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Dubrovnik at about 11:57 AM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 12 minutes behind the sun, because Dubrovnik sits at 18.1° E, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Dubrovnik time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Dubrovnik |
|---|---|---|
| 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 vs Dubrovnik |
|---|---|---|
| Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina | 81 km (50 mi) | same time |
| Podgorica, Montenegro | 98 km (61 mi) | same time |
| Shkoder, Albania | 134 km (83 mi) | same time |
| Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina | 135 km (84 mi) | same time |
| Split | 164 km (102 mi) | same time |
| Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina | 175 km (109 mi) | same time |
| Durres, Albania | 186 km (115 mi) | same time |
| Bari, Italy | 199 km (123 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Croatia
Questions people ask
What time zone is Dubrovnik in?
Dubrovnik is in the Europe/Zagreb time zone, UTC+1 in winter, UTC+2 in summer.
Does Dubrovnik have daylight saving time?
Dubrovnik uses daylight saving time: UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer, changing on the last Sundays of March and October.
Is Dubrovnik on the same time as Italy?
Yes. Croatia and Italy both use Central European Time, and change their clocks on the same days.