One clock for the whole country: it reads UTC+1 until Sunday, March 28, 2027, then moves to UTC+2.
Bosnia and Herzegovina at a glance
| Capital | Sarajevo |
|---|---|
| UTC offsets | UTC+1 |
| IANA time zones | 1 |
| Daylight saving time | Starts Mar 28, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, March 28, 2027 |
| Abbreviations in use | CET, CEST |
Which time zone Bosnia and Herzegovina uses
The whole of Bosnia and Herzegovina follows one IANA time zone: Europe/Sarajevo.
| Time zone | Time now | UTC offset | Daylight saving time | Main cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe/Sarajevo | --:-- | UTC+1 | Observed | Sarajevo, Banja Luka, Zenica |
Daylight saving time in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina is on standard time now. Clocks go forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 2:00 AM local time.
Clock changes in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 29, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC+2 |
| Sunday, October 25, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 3:00 AM becomes 2:00 AM | UTC+1 |
| Sunday, March 28, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC+2 |
| Sunday, October 31, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 3:00 AM becomes 2:00 AM | UTC+1 |
Local time in the largest cities of Bosnia and Herzegovina
| City | Region | Time now | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarajevo | Federation of B&H | --:-- | Europe/Sarajevo |
Time in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared with the world
When it is 9:00 AM in Bosnia and Herzegovina, it is 3:00 AM in New York, 7:00 PM in Sydney and 12:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 6 h behind |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | 9 h behind |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 1 h behind |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 2 h ahead |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 4 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min ahead |
| Singapore | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 6 h ahead |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 7 h ahead |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 10 h ahead | 10 h ahead | 8 h ahead |
| UTC | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 2 h behind |
Daylight across Bosnia and Herzegovina
Days in Sarajevo last between 8 hours 54 minutes and 15 hours 28 minutes over the year.
Countries on the same time as Bosnia and Herzegovina
These countries read the same time as Bosnia and Herzegovina today. Some follow different clock-change rules, so the list changes during the year.
- Algeria
- Angola
- Cameroon
- Chad
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- France Daylight saving time
- Germany Daylight saving time
- Italy Daylight saving time
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Poland Daylight saving time
- Spain Daylight saving time
Daylight saving time
Plan around the time in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Convert a time to or from Bosnia and Herzegovina: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Sarajevo to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Bosnia and Herzegovina have?
One: Europe/Sarajevo, at UTC+1 in standard time and UTC+2 during daylight saving time.
Does Bosnia and Herzegovina use daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on Sunday, March 28, 2027, and the one after that on Sunday, October 31, 2027.
What is the time difference between Bosnia and Herzegovina and New York?
Bosnia and Herzegovina is 6 hours ahead of New York for most of the year. From March 14 to March 28 and October 31 to November 7, the gap is 5 hours, because the two change their clocks on different dates.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.