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Exact Current Time in Serbia Now

The current time in Serbia follows Central European Time (CET) during standard time and Central European Summer Time (CEST) during daylight saving months.
Serbia aligns its clock system with most of Europe, keeping coordination smooth for travel, business, and regional trade.

To compare or view other regions, visit our current time overview or check differences with the time converter.

Standard settings for this page

  • IANA Time Zone: Europe/Belgrade

  • UTC Offset: UTC +1 (standard), UTC +2 (DST)

Serbia time zone

Serbia uses a single national time zone, which is the same as most Central European countries.

Time ZoneExample CityUTC Offset
Central European Time (CET) / Central European Summer Time (CEST)BelgradeUTC +1 / +2 (DST)

There are no regional time variations across Serbia.

Daylight Saving Time in Serbia

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

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

Serbia follows the European Union DST schedule, even though it is not an EU member state.

If you need to calculate time gaps or event timing, try our event countdown timer or view important dates on the calendar.

Major cities in Serbia & their time

CityTime ZoneTypical Offset
BelgradeCET / CESTUTC +1 / +2
Novi SadCET / CESTUTC +1 / +2
NišCET / CESTUTC +1 / +2
KragujevacCET / CESTUTC +1 / +2
SuboticaCET / CESTUTC +1 / +2

All Serbian cities follow the same national time, without regional differences.

Quick facts — Serbia time

  • Number of time zones: 1

  • Capital city: Belgrade

  • Default time zone: Central European Time (CET)

  • DST observed: Yes (March–October)

  • IANA ID: Europe/Belgrade

  • UTC offsets: UTC +1 (standard), UTC +2 (DST)

Serbia’s time system supports easy communication and coordination across Central and Southeastern Europe.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Serbia uses one official time zone nationwide — Central European Time (CET).

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Does Serbia observe Daylight Saving Time?

Yes. Serbia observes DST from late March to late October, moving clocks forward by one hour in spring.

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What is Serbia’s official time zone?

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

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Is Serbia in the same time zone as Germany or France?

Yes. Serbia shares the same time zone (CET/CEST) as Germany, France, and Italy.

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What is the UTC offset for Serbia?

Serbia’s UTC offset is +1 hour in winter and +2 hours in summer.

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What is the IANA time zone ID for Serbia?

The official IANA ID is Europe/Belgrade, used globally for accurate timekeeping.

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How can I convert Serbia’s time to another country?

Use our time converter to compare Serbia’s time with any other city worldwide.