Current local time in Bratislava, Slovakia
CEST · UTC+02:00 · Central European Summer Time
About Bratislava
Bratislava, Slovakia uses the Central European Summer Time time zone (Europe/Bratislava), currently UTC+02:00. It is the capital of Slovakia. Population: about 423,737.
| Country: | Slovakia |
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| Coordinates: | 48°09′N / 17°06′E |
| Population: | 423,737 |
| Currency: | Euro (EUR) |
| Languages: | Slovak |
| Country calling code: | +421 |
Time zone in Bratislava
| IANA time zone: | Europe/Bratislava |
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| Time zone name: | Central European Summer Time (CEST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+02:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Bratislava 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 Bratislava today
| Sunrise: | 07:21 |
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| Sunset: | 17:50 |
| Solar noon: | 12:36 |
| Day length: | 10h 29m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:49 – 18:22 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CEST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Bratislava
- London+1 hBratislava is 1 hour ahead of London
- New York+6 hBratislava is 6 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+1 hBratislava is 1 hour ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Bratislava time
What time zone is Bratislava in?
Bratislava uses the IANA time zone Europe/Bratislava (Central European Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+02:00.
Does Bratislava observe daylight saving time?
Bratislava 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 Bratislava and London?
Right now Bratislava 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 Bratislava and New York?
Right now Bratislava 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.