Current local time in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
The live clock above shows the time in Sarajevo. Sarajevo is in the Europe/Sarajevo time zone, UTC+2 right now (CEST).
| Country | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
|---|---|
| Region | Sarajevo |
| Population | about 663,000 |
| Coordinates | 43.85° N, 18.38° E |
| Time zone | Europe/Sarajevo |
| Abbreviation | CET / CEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 (winter) / UTC+2 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Sarajevo 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 | 5:50 AM | 5:57 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:04 AM | 8:32 PM | 15 h 28 min |
| September equinox | 6:33 AM | 6:45 PM | 12 h 12 min |
| December solstice | 7:17 AM | 4:11 PM | 8 h 54 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Sarajevo at about 11:55 AM in mid-January, and about 12:52 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 14 minutes behind the sun, because Sarajevo sits at 18.4° E, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Sarajevo time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Sarajevo |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Sarajevo |
|---|---|---|
| Zenica | 55 km (34 mi) | same time |
| Mostar | 72 km (45 mi) | same time |
| Tuzla | 81 km (51 mi) | same time |
| Banja Luka | 141 km (88 mi) | same time |
| Pec, Serbia | 156 km (97 mi) | same time |
| Split, Croatia | 158 km (98 mi) | same time |
| Podgorica, Montenegro | 170 km (105 mi) | same time |
| Novi Sad, Serbia | 194 km (121 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Questions people ask
What time zone is Sarajevo in?
Sarajevo is in the Europe/Sarajevo time zone, UTC+1, or UTC+2 during daylight saving time.
Does Sarajevo have daylight saving time?
Sarajevo 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 Sarajevo when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Sarajevo's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 14 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).