Croatia operates on Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) during the winter months and switches to Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) during daylight saving time. As a member of the European Union, the country follows the same seasonal clock changes as most of Central Europe, making travel and business coordination with neighboring countries simple. This Croatia Time Zone Map highlights the country’s time zone, explains daylight saving time (DST), and provides useful information for travelers, remote workers, and anyone planning international communication with Croatia.
Croatia country time zone map
What Time Zone Is Croatia In?
Croatia follows Central European Time (CET), which is UTC+01:00 during the standard-time period. During daylight saving time, the country changes to Central European Summer Time (CEST), which is UTC+02:00. The same official time applies throughout Croatia, including Zagreb, Split, Rijeka, Osijek, Zadar, Pula, Slavonski Brod, and Karlovac.
Time zones in Europe map and Croatia
World time zone map with Croatia
Does Croatia Use Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. Croatia observes daylight saving time. Clocks move forward by one hour on the last Sunday in March, changing from CET (UTC+01:00) to CEST (UTC+02:00), and move back by one hour on the last Sunday in October. Croatia follows the same seasonal clock-change system as Slovenia, Italy, Austria, Hungary, Germany, and most other European countries.
Croatia central European time map
Croatia on Europe time zone map
Croatia time zone map

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What Time Is It in Croatia (Zagreb) Right Now?
EU time zones map with Croatia
Europe time zones map with Croatia
Europe UTC +1 time zone map with Croatia
Europe UTC time zone map
Croatia Major Cities in This Time Zone:
- Zagreb
- Split
- Rijeka
- Osijek
- Zadar
- Pula
- Slavonski Brod
- Karlovac
Time Difference Between Zagreb and Major Cities
| City | Time Difference |
|---|---|
| Paris | Same time as Zagreb |
| Berlin | Same time as Zagreb |
| Rome | Same time as Zagreb |
| London | 1 hour behind Zagreb |
| New York | Usually 6 hours behind Zagreb |
| Zagreb | Local reference time |
| Los Angeles | Usually 9 hours behind Zagreb |
| Madrid | Same time as Zagreb |
| Istanbul | 1 or 2 hours ahead of Zagreb |
| Dubai | 2 or 3 hours ahead of Zagreb |
| Tokyo | 7 or 8 hours ahead of Zagreb |
| Sydney | Usually 8 to 10 hours ahead of Zagreb |
| Singapore | 6 or 7 hours ahead of Zagreb |
| Delhi | 3 hours 30 minutes or 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of Zagreb |
Time differences may change during the year because Croatia and some comparison cities observe daylight saving time on different dates, while other locations do not change their clocks.
Croatia Map with Country Border
What Countries Share the Same Time Zone?
- Slovenia — CET / CEST
- Italy — CET / CEST
- Austria — CET / CEST
- Hungary — CET / CEST
- Germany — CET / CEST
- France — CET / CEST
- Switzerland — CET / CEST
- Czechia — CET / CEST
World time zone map with Zagreb
FAQ
What time zone does Croatia use?
Croatia uses Central European Time (CET), UTC+01:00, during standard time and Central European Summer Time (CEST), UTC+02:00, during daylight saving time.
Does Croatia change clocks for daylight saving time?
Yes. Croatia moves its clocks forward on the last Sunday in March and back on the last Sunday in October.
Is all of Croatia in the same time zone?
Yes. Zagreb, Split, Rijeka, Osijek, Zadar, Pula, Slavonski Brod, and all other parts of Croatia use the same national time.
Is Croatia in the same time zone as Slovenia, Italy, and Austria?
Yes. Croatia, Slovenia, Italy, and Austria use CET during standard time and CEST during daylight saving time.
Is Zagreb in the same time zone as Ljubljana, Rome, and Vienna?
Yes. Zagreb, Ljubljana, Rome, and Vienna normally have the same local time because they follow the same CET and CEST clock system.
What time is Croatia compared with UTC?
Croatia is one hour ahead of UTC during standard time and two hours ahead of UTC during daylight saving time.
When does daylight saving time begin and end in Croatia?
Daylight saving time begins on the last Sunday in March and ends on the last Sunday in October.
What is the IANA time zone for Zagreb?
The IANA time zone identifier for Zagreb and Croatia is Europe/Zagreb.
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