Current Time in Rijeka, Croatia 🇭🇷
Lat/Long: 45.33° N, 14.44° E
Elevation: 12 m above sea level
Population rank: #3 of 1,214 cities in Croatia by population
County: Primorje-Gorski Kotar
IANA Timezone: Europe/Zagreb
Solar time: clocks run about 1h ahead of the sun
Timezone: CEST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: CEST) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Croatia: CET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Croatia: CEST
The time now in Rijeka, Croatia is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Rijeka currently observes CEST, UTC+2. Local time in Rijeka runs on a UTC+01:00 offset (Europe/Zagreb). The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Rijeka lies barely above sea level, at roughly 12 m. Rijeka is fairly isolated: even Paris lies some 994 km off. As one of Croatia's largest cities, Rijeka is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
Rijeka gets 10h 58m of daylight today, with sunrise at 07:18 and sunset at 18:16.
Rijeka Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Rijeka
Rijeka gets 10h 59m of daylight today. Sunrise in Rijeka is at 07:18 and sunset in Rijeka is at 18:16.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 43m near the December solstice to 15h 39m near the June solstice.
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Cities Sharing Rijeka's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 15 Oct ● | 05:36 | 07:17 | 12:48 | 15:47 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Fri, 16 Oct | 05:38 | 07:19 | 12:47 | 15:45 | 18:16 | 19:46 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 05:39 | 07:20 | 12:47 | 15:44 | 18:14 | 19:44 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 05:40 | 07:21 | 12:47 | 15:43 | 18:13 | 19:43 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 05:41 | 07:23 | 12:47 | 15:41 | 18:11 | 19:41 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 05:43 | 07:24 | 12:47 | 15:40 | 18:09 | 19:39 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 05:44 | 07:25 | 12:46 | 15:39 | 18:08 | 19:38 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Rijeka
Sunrise
in Rijeka
↑
7:18 AM
Sunset
in Rijeka
↓
6:16 PM
Day Length
10h 58m
Dawn
in Rijeka
6:47 AM
Dusk
in Rijeka
6:47 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Rijeka
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
24.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 13:30
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 21:25
Distances & Clock Changes in Rijeka
How Far Is Rijeka From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 994 km | WNW (298deg) |
| London | 1,272 km | NW (308deg) |
| Moscow | 1,991 km | NE (46deg) |
| Dubai | 4,265 km | ESE (108deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,064 km | E (99deg) |
| New York | 6,830 km | WNW (300deg) |
| Hong Kong | 8,983 km | ENE (67deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,462 km | NE (42deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Rijeka?
Rijeka next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Rijeka's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Rijeka and you would surface in the open ocean, near 45.3deg S, 165.6deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rijeka
What time is it in Rijeka right now?
The current local time in Rijeka is 22:52 on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Rijeka follows the Europe/Zagreb time zone.
What time zone is Rijeka in?
Rijeka uses the Europe/Zagreb 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 Rijeka?
Is Rijeka on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Rijeka is currently observing daylight saving time as of October 15, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Rijeka today?
Rijeka sees sunrise at 07:18 and sunset at 18:16 today, giving 10h 58m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Rijeka tonight?
Tonight the moon over Rijeka is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 24.8%.
What is solar time in Rijeka?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Rijeka, clocks run about 1h ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.