Time Now in Gostivar, North Macedonia 🇲🇰
Lat/Long: 41.8° N, 20.91° E
Elevation: 535 m above sea level
Population rank: #9 of 298 cities in North Macedonia by population
Municipality: Gostivar
Country: 🇲🇰 North Macedonia (Europe)
IANA Timezone: Europe/Skopje
Solar time: clocks run about 35m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CEST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: CEST) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in North Macedonia: CET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in North Macedonia: CEST
Clocks in Gostivar are set to UTC+01:00 under the Europe/Skopje zone. Daylight saving time is in effect right now, so the city is an hour ahead of its standard offset. Today gives roughly 13 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Perched at about 535 m, Gostivar sits well above the coast. The nearest big city, Paris, is a distant 1643 km away. A major centre in North Macedonia, Gostivar keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Today Gostivar sees 12h 34m between a 06:14 sunrise and a 18:49 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Gostivar
Daylight Hours in Gostivar
Gostivar gets 12h 35m of daylight today. Sunrise in Gostivar is at 06:14 and sunset in Gostivar is at 18:49.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 08m near the December solstice to 15h 13m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 13 Sep ● | 04:35 | 06:14 | 12:32 | 16:05 | 18:50 | 20:20 |
| Mon, 14 Sep | 04:37 | 06:15 | 12:32 | 16:04 | 18:49 | 20:19 |
| Tue, 15 Sep | 04:38 | 06:16 | 12:31 | 16:03 | 18:47 | 20:17 |
| Wed, 16 Sep | 04:39 | 06:17 | 12:31 | 16:02 | 18:45 | 20:15 |
| Thu, 17 Sep | 04:40 | 06:18 | 12:31 | 16:00 | 18:43 | 20:13 |
| Fri, 18 Sep | 04:42 | 06:19 | 12:30 | 15:59 | 18:42 | 20:12 |
| Sat, 19 Sep | 04:43 | 06:20 | 12:30 | 15:58 | 18:40 | 20:10 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Gostivar
Sunrise
in Gostivar
↑
6:14 AM
Sunset
in Gostivar
↓
6:49 PM
Day Length
12h 34m
Dawn
in Gostivar
5:45 AM
Dusk
in Gostivar
7:17 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Gostivar
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
5.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 09:51
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 19:34
Distances & Clock Changes in Gostivar
How Far Is Gostivar From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 1,643 km | NW (305deg) |
| London | 1,924 km | NW (311deg) |
| Moscow | 1,966 km | NNE (32deg) |
| Dubai | 3,646 km | ESE (109deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,484 km | E (101deg) |
| New York | 7,480 km | NW (305deg) |
| Hong Kong | 8,634 km | ENE (71deg) |
| Singapore | 9,320 km | E (94deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Gostivar?
Gostivar next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Gostivar's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Gostivar and you would surface in the open ocean, near 41.8deg S, 159.1deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gostivar
What time is it in Gostivar right now?
The current local time in Gostivar is 10:46 on Sunday, September 13, 2026. Gostivar follows the Europe/Skopje time zone.
What time zone is Gostivar in?
Gostivar uses the Europe/Skopje IANA time zone (UTC+02:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Gostivar?
Is Gostivar on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. As of September 13, 2026, Gostivar has its clocks advanced for daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Gostivar today?
Gostivar sees sunrise at 06:14 and sunset at 18:49 today, giving 12h 34m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Gostivar tonight?
Tonight the moon over Gostivar is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 5.8%.
What is solar time in Gostivar?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Gostivar, clocks run about 35m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.