Current local time in Skopje, North Macedonia
CEST · UTC+02:00 · Central European Summer Time
About Skopje
Skopje, Karpoš, North Macedonia uses the Central European Summer Time time zone (Europe/Skopje), currently UTC+02:00. It is the capital of North Macedonia. Population: about 474,889.
| Country: | North Macedonia |
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| State / region: | Karpoš |
| Coordinates: | 42°00′N / 21°26′E |
| Population: | 474,889 |
| Currency: | Denar (MKD) |
| Languages: | Macedonian |
| Country calling code: | +389 |
Time zone in Skopje
| IANA time zone: | Europe/Skopje |
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| Time zone name: | Central European Summer Time (CEST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+02:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Skopje 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 Skopje today
| Sunrise: | 06:53 |
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| Sunset: | 17:44 |
| Solar noon: | 12:18 |
| Day length: | 10h 50m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:25 – 18:12 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CEST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Skopje
- London+1 hSkopje is 1 hour ahead of London
- New York+6 hSkopje is 6 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+1 hSkopje is 1 hour ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Skopje time
What time zone is Skopje in?
Skopje uses the IANA time zone Europe/Skopje (Central European Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+02:00.
Does Skopje observe daylight saving time?
Skopje 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 Skopje and London?
Right now Skopje 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 Skopje and New York?
Right now Skopje 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.