Time in Zagreb, Croatia now
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CEST
Central European Time
UTC+2
No DST
Zagreb
Grad Zagreb, Croatia
29 Jul 2026
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Croatia: common questions
What is the current time in Zagreb, Croatia?
Zagreb operates on Central European Time (CET), which is UTC+1 during winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST), which is UTC+2 during summer. To find the current time in Zagreb, add 1 hour to UTC during winter months and 2 hours during summer months.
Does Zagreb, Croatia observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, Zagreb and the rest of Croatia observe Daylight Saving Time. The clocks go forward 1 hour to Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in late March and go back 1 hour to Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in late October.
What is the time difference between Zagreb and major world cities?
London (GMT/BST): Zagreb is 1 hour ahead of London when the UK is on GMT (winter), and the same time when the UK is on BST (summer).
New York (EST/EDT): Zagreb is 6 hours ahead of New York when NY is on EST (winter), and 5 hours ahead when NY is on EDT (summer).
Tokyo (JST): Zagreb is 8 hours behind Tokyo, as Japan Standard Time is UTC+9.
New York (EST/EDT): Zagreb is 6 hours ahead of New York when NY is on EST (winter), and 5 hours ahead when NY is on EDT (summer).
Tokyo (JST): Zagreb is 8 hours behind Tokyo, as Japan Standard Time is UTC+9.
What are other major cities in Croatia?
Croatia's major cities include Split, Rijeka, Osijek, Zadar, and Dubrovnik. Zagreb is the capital and largest city.
What is Zagreb, Croatia known for?
Zagreb is Croatia's capital and largest city, known for its historic Upper Town (Gornji Grad), the Cathedral of Zagreb, the Museum of Broken Relationships, vibrant café culture, and as a major cultural and economic center. The city is also famous for its Christmas market and beautiful parks.