Current Time in Riga, Latvia 🇱🇻
Lat/Long: 56.95° N, 24.11° E
Elevation: 6 m above sea level
Population rank: Largest city in Latvia
Municipality: Rīga
IANA Timezone: Europe/Riga
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 25m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EET
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: EEST) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Latvia: EET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Latvia: EEST
Daylight Hours in Riga
Riga gets 17h 45m of daylight today — sunrise is at 04:31 and sunset is at 22:15.
Daylight ranges from about 6h 43m near the December solstice to 17h 52m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 11 Jun ● | 01:23 | 04:30 | 13:23 | 17:56 | 22:15 | 23:45 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 01:23 | 04:30 | 13:23 | 17:57 | 22:16 | 23:46 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 01:23 | 04:29 | 13:23 | 17:57 | 22:17 | 23:47 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 01:23 | 04:29 | 13:23 | 17:57 | 22:18 | 23:48 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 01:23 | 04:29 | 13:23 | 17:58 | 22:18 | 23:48 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 01:24 | 04:29 | 13:24 | 17:58 | 22:19 | 23:49 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 01:24 | 04:28 | 13:24 | 17:58 | 22:19 | 23:49 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Riga
Sunrise
in Riga
↑
4:31 AM
Sunset
in Riga
↓
10:15 PM
Day Length
17h 44m
Dawn
in Riga
3:23 AM
Dusk
in Riga
11:23 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Riga
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
19.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 02:17
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 17:34
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How Far Is Riga From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow | 841 km | E (93deg) |
| London | 1,677 km | W (259deg) |
| Paris | 1,703 km | WSW (247deg) |
| Dubai | 4,316 km | SE (132deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,798 km | ESE (116deg) |
| New York | 6,757 km | WNW (301deg) |
| Hong Kong | 7,947 km | ENE (77deg) |
| Tokyo | 8,081 km | NE (50deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Riga?
Riga next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Riga's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Riga and you would surface in the open ocean, near 57.0deg S, 155.9deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Riga
What time is it in Riga right now?
The current local time in Riga is 11:38 on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Riga follows the Europe/Riga time zone.
What time zone is Riga in?
Riga uses the Europe/Riga 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 Riga?
Is Riga on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Riga is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 11, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Riga today?
Today in Riga: sunrise is at 04:31 and sunset is at 22:15, giving 17h 44m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Riga tonight?
The moon phase over Riga tonight is Waning Crescent with 19.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Riga?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Riga, clocks run about 1h 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.