Current local time in Vilnius, Lithuania
The live clock above shows the time in Vilnius. Vilnius is in the Europe/Vilnius time zone, UTC+3 right now (EEST).
| Country | Lithuania |
|---|---|
| Region | Vilniaus |
| Population | about 525,000 |
| Coordinates | 54.68° N, 25.32° E |
| Time zone | Europe/Vilnius |
| Abbreviation | EET / EEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 (winter) / UTC+3 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Vilnius uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+2 (EET) and UTC+3 (EEST). 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 | 6:21 AM | 6:30 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | 4:41 AM | 9:59 PM | 17 h 17 min |
| September equinox | 7:03 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 16 min |
| December solstice | 8:39 AM | 3:53 PM | 7 h 13 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Vilnius at about 12:27 PM in mid-January, and about 1:24 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 19 minutes ahead of the sun, because Vilnius sits at 25.3° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Vilnius time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Vilnius |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 hours behind | |
| Los Angeles | 10 hours behind | |
| London | 2 hours behind | |
| Paris | 1 hour behind | |
| Dubai | 2 hours ahead in Jan, 1 hour ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 3.5 hours ahead in Jan, 2.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 6 hours ahead in Jan, 5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 7 hours ahead in Jan, 6 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 9 hours ahead in Jan, 7 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Vilnius |
|---|---|---|
| Kaunas | 97 km (60 mi) | same time |
| Panevežys | 132 km (82 mi) | same time |
| Hrodna, Belarus | 148 km (92 mi) | same time |
| Daugavpils, Latvia | 153 km (95 mi) | same time |
| Minsk, Belarus | 170 km (106 mi) | same time |
| Baranavichy, Belarus | 178 km (111 mi) | same time |
| Siauliai | 188 km (117 mi) | same time |
| Barysaw, Belarus | 211 km (131 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Lithuania
Questions people ask
What time zone is Vilnius in?
Vilnius is in the Europe/Vilnius time zone, UTC+2, or UTC+3 during daylight saving time.
Does Vilnius have daylight saving time?
Vilnius uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+2 (EET) and UTC+3 (EEST). The next change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Vilnius when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Vilnius's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 19 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).