Sarajevo is on standard time, UTC+1 (CET). On Sunday, March 28, 2027, clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC+2.
Sarajevo and your time
Sarajevo at a glance
| Country | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
|---|---|
| Region | Federation of B&H |
| Capital of | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Time zone | Europe/Sarajevo |
| Abbreviation now | CET |
| UTC offset now | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | Starts Mar 28, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, March 28, 2027 |
| Coordinates | 43.85° N, 18.36° E |
Which time zone Sarajevo uses
The Europe/Sarajevo rules put Sarajevo on standard time (UTC+1 (CET)) since Sunday, October 25, 2026. After the change, daylight saving time runs until Sunday, October 31, 2027.
As the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo shares one clock with the whole country.
Clock changes in Sarajevo, 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 |
Sarajevo time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Sarajevo: the clock reads 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 | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 2 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 7 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time | 8 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 5 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 4 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 1 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 7 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 10 h ahead | 10 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 2 h behind | 7 h |
The difference is not fixed for every city: where the January and July columns disagree, one side moves its clocks and the other does not, or both move on different dates.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Sarajevo
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Sarajevo runs from 8 hours 54 minutes at the December solstice to 15 hours 28 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 8:33 PM, comes on June 26.
Daylight through the year in Sarajevo
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:50 AM | 5:59 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:04 AM | 8:32 PM | 15 h 28 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:35 AM | 6:42 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:17 AM | 4:12 PM | 8 h 54 min |
Sunrise and sunset jump by 1 hour on the days the clocks change, even though the daylight itself changes only by a minute or two.
When the sun is highest in Sarajevo
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Sarajevo: solar noon falls at about 11:45 AM on standard time and 12:45 PM during daylight saving time.
Cities near Sarajevo
Every city below shares Sarajevo’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zenica | 53 km (33 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mostar | 71 km (44 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tuzla | 81 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Banja Luka | 138 km (86 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Split (Croatia) | 159 km (99 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Čačak (Serbia) | 160 km (99 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Podgorica (Montenegro) | 173 km (107 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Novi Sad (Serbia) | 195 km (121 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Sarajevo today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
- Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
- Lagos (Nigeria)
- Luanda (Angola)
- Algiers (Algeria)
- Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo)
- N'Djamena (Chad)
Tools for time in Sarajevo
- Convert a time to or from Sarajevo: 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 Sarajevo and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Sarajevo in?
Sarajevo uses the Europe/Sarajevo time zone: UTC+1 (CET) in standard time and UTC+2 (CEST) during daylight saving time.
When do the clocks change in Sarajevo?
The next change is on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 2:00 AM, when clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC+2. They go back again on Sunday, October 31, 2027.
What is the time difference between Sarajevo and New York?
Sarajevo 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 Sarajevo and New York change their clocks on different dates.
How long is the longest day in Sarajevo?
About 15 hours 28 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 8 hours 54 minutes of daylight.
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.