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Time in North Macedonia Now
Preset Time Differences Between Countries
What Time Is It in North Macedonia Right Now With Seconds
North Macedonia follows Central European Time (CET) as its standard time, with a UTC offset of UTC+1.
The country does observe Daylight Saving Time, switching to Central European Summer Time (CEST), UTC+2, during the warmer months.
All parts of North Macedonia, including Skopje, Bitola, Kumanovo, Prilep, and Ohrid, follow the same national time.
North Macedonia Time Zone Information
Time Zone: Central European Time (CET)
Standard Time: UTC+1
Daylight Saving Time: Observed (CEST — UTC+2)
IANA Time Zone ID: Europe/Skopje
More Info: Time in North Macedonia — Wikipedia
Location: North Macedonia in Google Maps and North Macedonia in Apple Maps
Major Cities in North Macedonia & Their Time: All cities in North Macedonia follow CET (UTC+1) and switch to CEST (UTC+2) 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 European countries.
Cons
Clock changes required when DST starts and ends.
Short daylight hours during winter months.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone does North Macedonia use?
North Macedonia uses Central European Time (CET) and Central European Summer Time (CEST) during DST.
Does North Macedonia observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. North Macedonia observes Daylight Saving Time (DST) from late March to late October, aligning with most European countries.
What is the IANA time zone ID for North Macedonia?
North Macedonia’s official IANA time zone ID is Europe/Skopje.
Do all cities in North Macedonia have the same time?
Yes, the entire country of North Macedonia follows the same time zone.
How many hours ahead is North Macedonia from UTC?
North Macedonia is 1 hour ahead of UTC during Standard Time and 2 hours ahead during Daylight Saving Time.