Current local time in Podgorica, Montenegro
The live clock above shows the time in Podgorica. Podgorica is in the Europe/Podgorica time zone, UTC+2 right now (CEST).
| Country | Montenegro |
|---|---|
| Region | Podgorica |
| Population | about 141,000 |
| Coordinates | 42.47° N, 19.27° E |
| Time zone | Europe/Podgorica |
| Abbreviation | CET / CEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 (winter) / UTC+2 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Podgorica 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 | 5:46 AM | 5:54 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:05 AM | 8:23 PM | 15 h 17 min |
| September equinox | 6:29 AM | 6:41 PM | 12 h 11 min |
| December solstice | 7:09 AM | 4:12 PM | 9 h 3 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Podgorica at about 11:51 AM in mid-January, and about 12:48 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 17 minutes behind the sun, because Podgorica sits at 19.3° E, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Podgorica time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Podgorica |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Podgorica |
|---|---|---|
| Shkoder, Albania | 49 km (30 mi) | same time |
| Prizren, Kosovo | 125 km (78 mi) | same time |
| Durres, Albania | 129 km (80 mi) | same time |
| Tirana, Albania | 135 km (84 mi) | same time |
| Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina | 153 km (95 mi) | same time |
| Pristina, Kosovo | 157 km (98 mi) | same time |
| Elbasan, Albania | 164 km (102 mi) | same time |
| Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina | 170 km (105 mi) | same time |
Questions people ask
What time zone is Podgorica in?
Podgorica is in the Europe/Podgorica time zone, UTC+1, or UTC+2 during daylight saving time.
Does Podgorica have daylight saving time?
Podgorica 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 Podgorica when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Podgorica's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 17 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).