Current local time in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
CEST · UTC+02:00 · Central European Summer Time
About Sarajevo
Sarajevo, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina uses the Central European Summer Time time zone (Europe/Sarajevo), currently UTC+02:00. It is the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Population: about 696,731.
| Country: | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
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| State / region: | Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Coordinates: | 43°51′N / 18°21′E |
| Population: | 696,731 |
| Currency: | Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark (BAM) |
| Languages: | Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian |
| Country calling code: | +387 |
Time zone in Sarajevo
| IANA time zone: | Europe/Sarajevo |
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| Time zone name: | Central European Summer Time (CEST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+02:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Sarajevo is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+01:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 25 October 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 03:00 to 02:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
Sunrise and sunset in Sarajevo today
| Sunrise: | 07:12 |
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| Sunset: | 17:49 |
| Solar noon: | 12:30 |
| Day length: | 10h 36m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:42 – 18:18 |
Calculated for 2026-10-24 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CEST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Sarajevo
- London+1 hSarajevo is 1 hour ahead of London
- New York+6 hSarajevo is 6 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+1 hSarajevo is 1 hour ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Sarajevo time
What time zone is Sarajevo in?
Sarajevo uses the IANA time zone Europe/Sarajevo (Central European Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+02:00.
Does Sarajevo observe daylight saving time?
Sarajevo is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+01:00.
What is the time difference between Sarajevo and London?
Right now Sarajevo is 1 hour ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Sarajevo and New York?
Right now Sarajevo is 6 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.