Current local time in Riga, Latvia
EEST · UTC+03:00 · Eastern European Summer Time
About Riga
Riga, Latvia uses the Eastern European Summer Time time zone (Europe/Riga), currently UTC+03:00. It is the capital of Latvia. Population: about 742,572.
| Country: | Latvia |
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| Coordinates: | 56°57′N / 24°06′E |
| Population: | 742,572 |
| Currency: | Euro (EUR) |
| Languages: | Latvian |
| Country calling code: | +371 |
Time zone in Riga
| 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
Riga 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 Riga today
| Sunrise: | 08:09 |
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| Sunset: | 18:06 |
| Solar noon: | 13:08 |
| Day length: | 9h 57m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:30 – 18:45 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (EEST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Riga
- London+2 hRiga is 2 hours ahead of London
- New York+7 hRiga is 7 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+2 hRiga is 2 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Riga time
What time zone is Riga in?
Riga uses the IANA time zone Europe/Riga (Eastern European Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+03:00.
Does Riga observe daylight saving time?
Riga 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 Riga and London?
Right now Riga 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 Riga and New York?
Right now Riga 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.