Current time in Riga
Latvia
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Time zone
Europe/Riga
UTC offset
GMT+3
Abbreviation
EEST
Daylight saving
In effect
Coordinates
56.95, 24.11
Difference vs you
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Time zone in Riga
Riga uses Europe/Riga. The clocks change twice a year: UTC+2 (EET) in winter and UTC+3 (EEST) during daylight saving time. The next clock change is on October 25, 2026, when clocks go back.
Time difference from Riga
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York · United States | +7h |
| London · United Kingdom | +2h |
| Los Angeles · United States | +10h |
| Paris · France | +1h |
| Dubai · United Arab Emirates | −1h |
| Mumbai · India | −2h 30m |
| Tokyo · Japan | −6h |
| Sydney · Australia | −7h |
Differences are for today and take daylight saving time into account where it applies.
Daylight in Riga
The longest day brings about 17h 52m of daylight, the shortest about 6h 43m.
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Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Riga in?
- Riga is in the Europe/Riga time zone, currently UTC+3 (EEST).
- Does Riga observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Clocks in Riga move between UTC+2 (EET) and UTC+3 (EEST).
- What is the time difference between Riga and New York?
- Riga is 7h ahead of New York.