Current local time in Jelgava, Latvia
EEST · UTC+03:00 · Eastern European Summer Time
About Jelgava
Jelgava, Latvia uses the Eastern European Summer Time time zone (Europe/Riga), currently UTC+03:00. Population: about 61,791.
| Country: | Latvia |
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| Coordinates: | 56°39′N / 23°43′E |
| Population: | 61,791 |
| Currency: | Euro (EUR) |
| Languages: | Latvian |
| Country calling code: | +371 |
Time zone in Jelgava
| IANA time zone: | Europe/Riga |
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| Time zone name: | Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+03:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Jelgava is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+02:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 25 October 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 04:00 to 03:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+02:00 (EET) |
Sunrise and sunset in Jelgava today
| Sunrise: | 08:12 |
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| Sunset: | 18:06 |
| Solar noon: | 13:09 |
| Day length: | 9h 54m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:33 – 18:45 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (EEST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Jelgava
- London+2 hJelgava is 2 hours ahead of London
- New York+7 hJelgava is 7 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+2 hJelgava is 2 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Jelgava time
What time zone is Jelgava in?
Jelgava uses the IANA time zone Europe/Riga (Eastern European Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+03:00.
Does Jelgava observe daylight saving time?
Jelgava is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+02:00.
What is the time difference between Jelgava and London?
Right now Jelgava is 2 hours 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 Jelgava and New York?
Right now Jelgava is 7 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.