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Exact Current Time in Latvia

The current time in Latvia follows Eastern European Time (EET) during winter and Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) during summer.
Latvia’s time system is the same as its Baltic neighbors — Estonia and Lithuania — ensuring seamless regional coordination.

The country observes Daylight Saving Time (DST), advancing clocks one hour forward in spring and setting them back in autumn.

👉 The standard time zone used for this page is:

  • IANA Time Zone: Europe/Riga

  • UTC Offset: UTC +2 (standard), UTC +3 (DST)

For international time comparison, visit our current time overview or use the time converter tool.

Latvia Time Zone

Time ZoneExample CityUTC Offset
Eastern European Time (EET) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST)RigaUTC +2 / +3 (DST)

Latvia follows a single time zone across the nation, including all major cities.

Daylight Saving Time in Latvia

  • DST starts: Last Sunday in March → clocks go forward 1 hour

  • DST ends: Last Sunday in October → clocks go back 1 hour

Latvia follows the European Union’s standard DST schedule, ensuring consistency with most of Europe.

Popular Cities in Latvia & Their Time

CityTime ZoneTypical Offset
RigaEET/EESTUTC +2 / +3
DaugavpilsEET/EESTUTC +2 / +3
LiepājaEET/EESTUTC +2 / +3
JelgavaEET/EESTUTC +2 / +3
VentspilsEET/EESTUTC +2 / +3

All Latvian cities follow the same national time zone, ensuring uniform time across the country.

Quick Facts About Latvia Time

  • Number of time zones: 1

  • Capital city: Riga

  • Default time zone: Eastern European Time (EET)

  • DST observed: Yes (March – October)

  • IANA ID: Europe/Riga

  • UTC offset: UTC +2 (standard), UTC +3 (DST)

Latvia’s time zone alignment with neighboring Baltic countries simplifies travel, trade, and digital communication across the region.

For more information, visit 👉 Time in Latvia — Wikipedia

FAQs

Looking for common questions about Latvia time? Check the FAQs below.
QHow many time zones does Latvia have?

Latvia uses only one official time zone nationwide, simplifying time coordination across all cities.

QDoes Latvia observe Daylight Saving Time?

Yes. Latvia observes DST from late March to late October, shifting clocks one hour ahead to extend daylight.

QWhat is the official time zone of Latvia?

The official zone is Eastern European Time (EET) in winter and Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) in summer.

QWhich city represents Latvia’s national time?

Riga, the capital, represents Latvia’s national time zone and is the country’s official time reference.

QWhat is the IANA time zone ID for Latvia?

The IANA time zone ID is Europe/Riga, used internationally for timekeeping systems and devices.