Your clock is synced to your browser settings.
Time in Latvia Now
Current Time in Northern Europe Countries
What Time Is It in Latvia Right Now With Seconds
Latvia follows Eastern European Time (EET) as its standard time, with a UTC offset of UTC+2. The country does observe Daylight Saving Time, switching to Eastern European Summer Time (EEST), UTC+3, during the warmer months.
All parts of Latvia, including Riga, Daugavpils, Liepāja, Jelgava, and Jūrmala, follow the same national time.
Latvia Time Zone Information
Time Zone: Eastern European Time (EET)
Standard Time: UTC+2
Daylight Saving Time: Observed (EEST — UTC+3)
IANA Time Zone ID: Europe/Riga
More Info: Time in Latvia — Wikipedia
Location: Latvia in Google Maps and Latvia in Apple Maps
- Major Cities in Latvia & Their Time: All cities in Latvia follow EET (UTC+2) and switch to EEST (UTC+3) during Daylight Saving Time.
Pros and Cons
Pros
One single time zone nationwide.
Daylight Saving Time provides longer daylight in evenings.
Easy alignment with neighboring Baltic countries.
Cons
Clock changes required when DST starts and ends.
Short daylight hours during winter months.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone does Latvia use?
Latvia uses Eastern European Time (EET) and Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) during DST.
Does Latvia observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. Latvia observes Daylight Saving Time every year.
What is the IANA time zone ID for Latvia?
Latvia's official IANA time zone ID is Europe/Riga.
Do all parts of the country follow the same time?
Yes. The entire country follows the same national time.
Is the time difference the same all year?
No. The time difference changes seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time.