Current Time in Skopje, North Macedonia 🇲🇰
Lat/Long: 42° N, 21.43° E
Elevation: 247 m above sea level
Population rank: Largest city in North Macedonia
Municipality: Grad Skopje
Country: 🇲🇰 North Macedonia (Europe)
IANA Timezone: Europe/Skopje
Solar time: clocks run about 35m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CET
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
Skopje is in the Europe/Skopje time zone (UTC+01:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (CEST). Use this page to check the exact local time in Skopje, North Macedonia, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Skopje
Skopje gets 15h 14m of daylight today. Sunrise in Skopje is at 04:58 and sunset in Skopje is at 20:12.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 06m near the December solstice to 15h 14m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Skopje and Major Cities
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 17 Jun ● | 02:40 | 04:58 | 12:35 | 16:38 | 20:12 | 21:42 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 02:40 | 04:58 | 12:35 | 16:38 | 20:12 | 21:42 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 02:40 | 04:58 | 12:35 | 16:38 | 20:12 | 21:42 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 02:40 | 04:58 | 12:35 | 16:38 | 20:12 | 21:42 |
| Sun, 21 Jun | 02:40 | 04:58 | 12:35 | 16:38 | 20:13 | 21:43 |
| Mon, 22 Jun | 02:40 | 04:58 | 12:36 | 16:39 | 20:13 | 21:43 |
| Tue, 23 Jun | 02:41 | 04:59 | 12:36 | 16:39 | 20:13 | 21:43 |
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Moon Phases & Times for Skopje
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How Far Is Skopje From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 1,666 km | WNW (304deg) |
| Moscow | 1,924 km | NNE (32deg) |
| London | 1,942 km | NW (310deg) |
| Dubai | 3,613 km | ESE (110deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,446 km | ESE (102deg) |
| New York | 7,503 km | NW (305deg) |
| Hong Kong | 8,586 km | ENE (71deg) |
| Singapore | 9,279 km | E (94deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Skopje?
Skopje next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Skopje's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Skopje and you would surface in the open ocean, near 42.0deg S, 158.6deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Skopje
What time is it in Skopje right now?
The current local time in Skopje is 08:38 on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Skopje follows the Europe/Skopje time zone.
What time zone is Skopje in?
Skopje uses the Europe/Skopje IANA time zone (UTC+01:00). 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 Skopje?
Is Skopje on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Skopje is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Skopje today?
Today in Skopje: sunrise is at 04:58 and sunset is at 20:12, giving 15h 13m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Skopje tonight?
The moon phase over Skopje tonight is Waxing Crescent with 7.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Skopje?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Skopje, clocks run about 35m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.