Current local time in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
The live clock above shows the time in Mostar. Mostar is in the Europe/Sarajevo time zone, UTC+2 right now (CEST).
| Country | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
|---|---|
| Region | Herzegovina-Neretva |
| Population | about 134,000 |
| Coordinates | 43.35° N, 17.82° E |
| Time zone | Europe/Sarajevo |
| Abbreviation | CET / CEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 (winter) / UTC+2 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Mostar 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 | 5:52 AM | 5:59 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:08 AM | 8:32 PM | 15 h 24 min |
| September equinox | 6:35 AM | 6:47 PM | 12 h 12 min |
| December solstice | 7:17 AM | 4:15 PM | 8 h 57 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Mostar at about 11:57 AM in mid-January, and about 12:54 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 11 minutes behind the sun, because Mostar sits at 17.8° E, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Mostar time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Mostar |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Mostar |
|---|---|---|
| Sarajevo | 72 km (45 mi) | same time |
| Zenica | 97 km (60 mi) | same time |
| Split, Croatia | 111 km (69 mi) | same time |
| Tuzla | 150 km (93 mi) | same time |
| Podgorica, Montenegro | 153 km (95 mi) | same time |
| Banja Luka | 167 km (104 mi) | same time |
| Shkoder, Albania | 199 km (124 mi) | same time |
| Pec, Serbia | 211 km (131 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Questions people ask
What time zone is Mostar in?
Mostar is in the Europe/Sarajevo time zone, UTC+1, or UTC+2 during daylight saving time.
Does Mostar have daylight saving time?
Mostar 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 Mostar when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Mostar's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 11 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).