One clock for the whole country: it reads UTC+1 until Sunday, March 28, 2027, then moves to UTC+2.
Slovakia at a glance
| Capital | Bratislava |
|---|---|
| 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 Slovakia uses
The whole of Slovakia follows one IANA time zone: Europe/Bratislava.
| Time zone | Time now | UTC offset | Daylight saving time | Main cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe/Bratislava | --:-- | UTC+1 | Observed | Bratislava, Košice, Petržalka |
Clock changes in Slovakia
Standard time applies across Slovakia until Sunday, March 28, 2027, when clocks go forward 1 hour.
Clock changes in Slovakia, 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 |
Current time in cities in Slovakia
| City | Region | Time now | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bratislava | Bratislava Region | --:-- | Europe/Bratislava |
Time difference between Slovakia and other countries
A 9:00 AM start in Slovakia 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 Slovakia
In Bratislava, daylight runs from 8 hours 21 minutes at the December solstice to 16 hours 4 minutes at the June solstice.
Countries on the same time as Slovakia
These countries read the same time as Slovakia 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 Slovakia
- Convert a time to or from Slovakia: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Bratislava to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Slovakia 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 Slovakia have?
One: Europe/Bratislava, at UTC+1 in standard time and UTC+2 during daylight saving time.
Does Slovakia 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 Slovakia and New York?
Slovakia 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.