Current Time in Croatia 🇭🇷
Check the current local time anywhere in Croatia. Below you'll find live clocks for Croatia's major cities, its time zone and UTC offset, and its largest cities by population.
Current Time in Major Cities in Croatia
- Bjelovar Sun 03:37:59
- Dubrovnik Sun 03:37:59
- Karlovac Sun 03:37:59
- Koprivnica Sun 03:37:59
- Osijek Sun 03:37:59
- Požega Sun 03:37:59
- Pula Sun 03:37:59
- Rijeka Sun 03:37:59
- Sisak Sun 03:37:59
- Slavonski Brod Sun 03:37:59
- Split Sun 03:37:59
- Varaždin Sun 03:37:59
- Velika Gorica Sun 03:37:59
- Vinkovci Sun 03:37:59
- Zadar Sun 03:37:59
- Zagreb Sun 03:37:59
- Čakovec Sun 03:37:59
- Šibenik Sun 03:37:59
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Bjelovar | Sun 03:37:59 |
| Dubrovnik | Sun 03:37:59 |
| Karlovac | Sun 03:37:59 |
| Koprivnica | Sun 03:37:59 |
| Osijek | Sun 03:37:59 |
| Požega | Sun 03:37:59 |
| Pula | Sun 03:37:59 |
| Rijeka | Sun 03:37:59 |
| Sisak | Sun 03:37:59 |
| Slavonski Brod | Sun 03:37:59 |
| Split | Sun 03:37:59 |
| Varaždin | Sun 03:37:59 |
| Velika Gorica | Sun 03:37:59 |
| Vinkovci | Sun 03:37:59 |
| Zadar | Sun 03:37:59 |
| Zagreb | Sun 03:37:59 |
| Čakovec | Sun 03:37:59 |
| Šibenik | Sun 03:37:59 |
IANA time zones in Croatia
Croatia maps to the following IANA time-zone database entries. Open any zone for its current time, UTC offset, daylight-saving rules and the cities and countries that use it.
- Europe/Belgrade CET · UTC+01:00
- Europe/Zagreb CET · UTC+01:00
Does Croatia have multiple time zones?
Yes. Croatia uses more than one IANA time zone, so the current local time can differ by city or region. For scheduling, compare the exact city on the world cities list or use the time zone converter.
| IANA time zone | Current standard offset |
|---|---|
| Europe/Belgrade | UTC+01:00 |
| Europe/Zagreb | UTC+01:00 |
Why this matters
A country clock is a useful overview, but a city or IANA time-zone page is more precise for travel and scheduling because it identifies the exact rule set, UTC offset, and daylight-saving behavior.
Time in Croatia at a glance
| Current main time | 03:37 on Sunday |
|---|---|
| Time zones | 1 (one nationwide time) |
| Daylight saving | Yes - Clocks change twice a year |
| Zone names | CEST |
| Capital | Zagreb |
| Cities tracked | 18 |
How many time zones does Croatia have?
Croatia keeps one time zone across the whole country, so the clock reads the same everywhere - Currently UTC+02:00.
Does Croatia change its clocks for daylight saving?
Yes. At least part of Croatia uses daylight saving time. The clocks jump forward one hour in spring and fall back one hour in autumn, so the UTC offset changes for part of the year. Want the full picture? Read our guide to daylight saving time.
How to convert time in Croatia
For a quick UTC comparison using the main displayed clock: 12:00 UTC = 14:00 local time, and 09:00 local time = 07:00 UTC. If Croatia has more than one time zone, use the city and IANA zone links on this page for the exact local rule, or drop any two places into the time zone converter to get the answer instantly.
Best time to call or schedule with Croatia
For scheduling, start with the live clock above, then check the city page for Zagreb or another major city in Croatia. City pages include sunrise/sunset, local DST status, and time-difference tables against major world hubs. To compare several places at a glance, line them up side by side on the world clock.
Major cities in Croatia
The capital of Croatia is Zagreb. The biggest cities in Croatia include Zagreb, Split, Rijeka, Osijek and Zadar. Open any city to see its live clock, sunrise and sunset times, and how far ahead or behind it is from other places.
💡 Tip: Need the time in a specific city? Use the list above - Every city in Croatia has its own live clock and time-difference table.
Time in Croatia - Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Croatia have?
Croatia uses one time zone nationwide.
Does Croatia use daylight saving time?
Yes - Part of the country moves the clocks forward an hour in spring and back in autumn.
What time is it in Croatia right now?
It is about 03:37 on Sunday in the main time zone of Croatia. The clock above updates every second.
What is the capital of Croatia?
The capital of Croatia is Zagreb. Open its page to see the current local time there.
How Alarm.now builds the Croatia time page
Country, city, and IANA time-zone data
This page connects Croatia to its live city clocks, listed IANA time zone, UTC offset, and daylight-saving context. The capital city is Zagreb, and each linked city page gives the more precise local clock and scheduling notes.
Country time reference
The identifiers and counts below clarify which country, cities, and time zones the clocks on this page represent.
| Country | Croatia 🇭🇷 |
|---|---|
| ISO identifiers | HR / HRV |
| Capital city clock | Zagreb |
| Cities shown | 18 city clocks |
| IANA time zones | 2 listed zones |
| Representative UTC offset | UTC+01:00 |
Where to go next
From this country overview, continue to Zagreb time, the IANA time-zone index, and the time zone converter for future-date checks.
When to use a city page instead
Use this country page for the overview. Use a specific city or IANA time zone page when you need the exact rule set for calendars, travel, code, or future meetings.