Time in Poland Now

The current time in Poland follows Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) during winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer.
Poland keeps a single nationwide time zone, ensuring the same local time from Warsaw to Gdańsk, Kraków, and Poznań. The country’s system aligns with most of Central and Western Europe, making international coordination simple.

Poland’s time zone is managed according to the official IANA database and European Union daylight saving schedule.

You can check the current time or use the time converter to compare Poland’s time with other global cities.

Standard settings for this page

• IANA Time Zone: Europe/Warsaw

• UTC Offset: UTC +1 (Standard Time), UTC +2 (DST)

• Time Format: 24-hour clock

• DST Observed: Yes (Last Sunday in March → Last Sunday in October)

• Time Zone Abbreviations: CET / CEST

Poland follows the same official DST transition dates as all EU member states, switching clocks forward and backward once each year.

Poland time zone(s)

Poland uses one nationwide time zone, covering the entire country. This consistent time standard supports trade, travel, and public services.

The official IANA identifier is Europe/Warsaw, representing all of Poland under a single, uniform zone.

Daylight Saving Time in Poland

Poland observes Daylight Saving Time (DST) in line with the European Union’s regional rules.

• DST begins: the last Sunday in March (clocks move forward one hour).

• DST ends: the last Sunday in October (clocks move back one hour).

During the summer period, Poland shifts from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2) to make better use of daylight.

For future clock changes and planning, visit the calendar or set alerts with the event countdown timer.

Major cities in Poland & their time

All major Polish cities share the same time zone year-round.

No regional differences exist within Poland. The CET/CEST schedule applies equally nationwide.

Quick facts — Poland time

• Number of time zones: 1 (nationwide)

• Capital city: Warsaw

• Default zone: Central European Time (CET)

• Daylight Saving Time: Yes — March to October

• IANA Time Zone ID: Europe/Warsaw

• Standard UTC offset: +1 hour

• DST UTC offset: +2 hours

• Time format: 24-hour clock system

• Neighboring countries with same time: Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary

• Regional variations: None — single time zone nationwide

Poland’s unified time system ensures smooth travel and communication across all regions.

For verified background, see 👉 Time in Poland — Wikipedia.