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Current Time in Warsaw, Poland

Check the current local time in Warsaw, Poland. Warsaw uses the Europe/Warsaw time zone, with CET (UTC +1:00) during standard time and CEST (UTC +2:00) during daylight saving time.

Sunrise today
4:20 PM
Sunset today
8:50 AM
Day length
16h 30m
Population
1.7 M
Coordinates: 52.2297° N, 21.0122° E · Elevation: 100 m · Sun data calculated for today, June 4, 2026
Warsaw, Poland — Live Clock
12:01:19 AM
CEST Live timezone
Thursday, June 4, 2026
DST ends: October 25, 2026

Warsaw Time Zone

Time Zone

Europe/Warsaw

Warsaw, Poland

Current zone: CEST

Source: IANA Time Zone Database

Standard Time

CET

UTC +1:00

Used outside daylight saving time

Daylight Time

CEST

UTC +2:00

Observed during daylight saving time

Next DST Change

DST ends

October 25, 2026

Based on Last Sunday in March / Last Sunday in October

About Warsaw Time: CET & CEST

Warsaw is located in Poland and uses the Europe/Warsaw time zone. For anyone coordinating calls or meetings internationally, the key question is rarely "what time is it" — it's which hours in Warsaw overlap with your own working day. Use the world clock comparison further down the page to see at a glance how Warsaw aligns with other major cities.

Scheduling tip: Always reference a city name in calendar invites rather than a fixed UTC offset. Calendar apps like Google Calendar and Outlook will automatically adjust for any clock changes on both ends, so your meeting stays at the intended local time for everyone involved.

Warsaw vs Major Cities

UTC UTC +2:00
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London UTC +1:00
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New York UTC -4:00
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Singapore UTC +8:00
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Dubai UTC +4:00
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Tokyo UTC +9:00
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Mumbai UTC +5:30
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Daylight Saving Time

Clocks change in Warsaw in 143 days

DST ends on October 25, 2026. Clocks fall back — sunrise and sunset shift one hour earlier in Warsaw.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Warsaw time

What time is it in Warsaw right now?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Warsaw, Poland, updated every second. Right now, Warsaw is on CEST with a UTC offset of UTC +2:00. The time updates automatically — no need to refresh the page.

What timezone is Warsaw in?

Warsaw uses the Europe/Warsaw timezone. Standard time is CET (UTC +1:00). During daylight saving time it switches to CEST (UTC +2:00). Currently Warsaw is on CEST (UTC +2:00). The live clock above reflects whichever timezone is active right now.

How many hours ahead or behind is Warsaw?

Warsaw is currently UTC +2:00 from UTC. This offset can shift by one hour when daylight saving time starts or ends — always check the live clock above for the current difference.

Does Warsaw observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Warsaw observes daylight saving time, switching between CET (UTC +1:00) and CEST (UTC +2:00) each year. Clocks advance on Last Sunday in March and fall back on Last Sunday in October. Right now Warsaw is using CEST.

Is Warsaw on CET or CEST right now?

Right now Warsaw is using CEST (UTC +2:00). It switches to CEST in summer and back to CET in winter. The timezone badge in the live clock above updates automatically when clocks change — no need to check a calendar.

What is the best time to call Warsaw from New York?

The best call window from New York to Warsaw depends on the current offset. Warsaw is currently UTC +2:00 from UTC. Aim for a time when both cities are comfortably within 9:00 AM–5:00 PM — use the time difference table on this page to find the current gap.