Standard time applies in Lodz right now, at UTC+1. The next change comes on Sunday, March 28, 2027, when clocks move to UTC+2.
Lodz and your time
Lodz at a glance
| Country | Poland |
|---|---|
| Region | Łódź Voivodeship |
| Time zone | Europe/Warsaw |
| Abbreviation now | CET |
| UTC offset now | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | Starts Mar 28, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, March 28, 2027 |
| Coordinates | 51.77° N, 19.47° E |
Which time zone Lodz uses
Lodz follows the Europe/Warsaw time zone. Standard time began on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Once the clocks go forward at 2:00 AM, daylight saving time (UTC+2 (CEST)) lasts until Sunday, October 31, 2027.
Lodz is on the same time as the rest of Poland, including the capital, Warsaw.
Clock changes in Lodz, 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 |
Time difference between Lodz and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Lodz 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 | 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 |
Some gaps change during the year because Lodz and the other city change clocks on different dates, or only one of them changes at all. The January and July columns show both versions.
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 Lodz
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Day length in Lodz runs from 7 hours 47 minutes at the December solstice to 16 hours 41 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 9:05 PM, comes on June 25.
Daylight through the year in Lodz
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:45 AM | 5:55 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:23 AM | 9:05 PM | 16 h 41 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:30 AM | 6:38 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:47 AM | 3:34 PM | 7 h 47 min |
Daylight saving time moves sunrise and sunset 1 hour later by the clock in summer, which is why the latest sunsets fall in the daylight saving months.
Clock time and sun time in Lodz
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Lodz: solar noon falls at about 11:40 AM on standard time and 12:40 PM during daylight saving time.
Places close to Lodz
All the places listed below keep the same time as Lodz.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Płock | 88 km (55 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kalisz | 95 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Włocławek | 101 km (63 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Częstochowa | 111 km (69 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Warsaw | 117 km (73 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Radom | 123 km (76 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kielce | 128 km (80 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Torun | 150 km (93 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Lodz 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)
More cities in Poland
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Lodz in?
Lodz uses the Europe/Warsaw time zone: UTC+1 (CET) in standard time and UTC+2 (CEST) during daylight saving time.
When do the clocks change in Lodz?
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 Lodz and New York?
Lodz 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 Lodz and New York change their clocks on different dates.
Is Lodz on the same time as Warsaw?
Yes. Lodz and Warsaw both use UTC+1 right now.
How long is the longest day in Lodz?
About 16 hours 41 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 7 hours 47 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.