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Time in Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Exact current time in Bosnia and Herzegovina

The current time in Bosnia and Herzegovina follows Central European Time (CET) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST) in summer.
Located in Southeastern Europe, the country aligns its time with most EU nations for smooth economic and regional coordination.

Bosnia and Herzegovina observes Daylight Saving Time (DST), advancing clocks by one hour in March and returning to standard time in October.

👉 Standard settings for this page

IANA Time Zone: Europe/Sarajevo
UTC Offset: UTC +1 (standard), UTC +2 (DST)

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Bosnia and Herzegovina time zone

Time Zone	Example City	UTC Offset
Central European Time (CET) / Central European Summer Time (CEST)	Sarajevo	UTC +1 / +2 (DST)

The entire country follows the same national time zone without regional variations.

Daylight Saving Time in Bosnia and Herzegovina

DST starts: Last Sunday in March → clocks go forward 1 hour
DST ends: Last Sunday in October → clocks go back 1 hour

This time adjustment aligns Bosnia and Herzegovina with the European Union’s DST schedule, even though it is not an EU member state.

Major cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina & their time

City	Time Zone	Typical Offset
Sarajevo	CET/CEST	UTC +1 / +2
Banja Luka	CET/CEST	UTC +1 / +2
Mostar	CET/CEST	UTC +1 / +2
Tuzla	CET/CEST	UTC +1 / +2
Zenica	CET/CEST	UTC +1 / +2

All major cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina use the same national time.

Quick facts — Bosnia and Herzegovina time

Number of time zones: 1
Capital city: Sarajevo
Default time zone: Central European Time (CET)
DST observed: Yes (March–October)
IANA ID: Europe/Sarajevo
UTC offsets: UTC +1 (standard), UTC +2 (DST)

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s unified time zone system supports efficient travel and trade links with neighboring EU countries.

For detailed references, visit 👉 Time in Bosnia and Herzegovina — Wikipedia.

Frequently Asked Questions

Looking for common questions about Bosnia and Herzegovina time? Check the FAQs below.

How many time zones does Bosnia and Herzegovina have?

Bosnia and Herzegovina uses only one official time zone across the country.

Does Bosnia and Herzegovina observe Daylight Saving Time?

Yes. The country observes DST from late March to late October, shifting clocks one hour forward in summer.

What is Bosnia and Herzegovina’s official time zone?

The official time zone is Central European Time (CET), switching to Central European Summer Time (CEST) during summer months.

Which city represents Bosnia and Herzegovina’s national time?

Sarajevo, the capital city, represents the country’s national time zone.

What is the IANA time zone ID for Bosnia and Herzegovina?

The IANA ID is Europe/Sarajevo, used in international systems and databases.