Current local time in Kraków, Poland
CEST · UTC+02:00 · Central European Summer Time
About Kraków
Kraków, Lesser Poland, Poland uses the Central European Summer Time time zone (Europe/Warsaw), currently UTC+02:00. Population: about 755,050.
| Country: | Poland |
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| State / region: | Lesser Poland |
| Coordinates: | 50°04′N / 19°56′E |
| Population: | 755,050 |
| Currency: | Polish złoty (PLN) |
| Languages: | Polish |
| Country calling code: | +48 |
Time zone in Kraków
| IANA time zone: | Europe/Warsaw |
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| Time zone name: | Central European Summer Time (CEST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+02:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Kraków 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 Kraków today
| Sunrise: | 07:11 |
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| Sunset: | 17:37 |
| Solar noon: | 12:24 |
| Day length: | 10h 25m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:39 – 18:10 |
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 Kraków
- London+1 hKraków is 1 hour ahead of London
- New York+6 hKraków is 6 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+1 hKraków is 1 hour ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Kraków time
What time zone is Kraków in?
Kraków uses the IANA time zone Europe/Warsaw (Central European Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+02:00.
Does Kraków observe daylight saving time?
Kraków 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 Kraków and London?
Right now Kraków 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 Kraków and New York?
Right now Kraków 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.