Time in Podgorica now
3:05PMCET
CETUTC+1+6 h vs New York (you)Europe/Belgrade
- Next clock change: Sunday, March 28, 2027: at 2:00 AM clocks go forward 1 hour to 3:00 AM (CEST, UTC+2)
- Next clock change: Sunday, October 31, 2027: at 3:00 AM clocks go back 1 hour to 2:00 AM (CET, UTC+1)
Clock rules in Podgorica
Podgorica keeps CET (UTC+1) in winter and CEST (UTC+2) in summer, the time of all of Montenegro.
Local mean solar time at 19.26° E is UTC+1:17, so standard time runs 17 min behind the sun: it is highest at about 11:43 AM (an hour later in summer).
The zone’s rules, coming changes and history are on the Europe/Belgrade page.
Time difference from Podgorica
| Place | Why listed | Local time now | Their clock vs Podgorica | January | July |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tirana | Nearest capitals abroad · 130 km | 3:05 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +0 h | 0 h | 0 h |
| Pristina | Nearest capitals abroad · 160 km | 3:05 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +0 h | 0 h | 0 h |
| Sarajevo | Nearest capitals abroad · 170 km | 3:05 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +0 h | 0 h | 0 h |
| New York City | World cities | 9:05 AM Tue, Nov 3 | −6 h | −6 h | −6 h |
| Los Angeles | World cities | 6:05 AM Tue, Nov 3 | −9 h | −9 h | −9 h |
| London | World cities | 2:05 PM Tue, Nov 3 | −1 h | −1 h | −1 h |
| Dubai | World cities | 6:05 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +3 h | +3 h | +2 h |
| New Delhi | World cities | 7:35 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +4 h 30 min | +4 h 30 min | +3 h 30 min |
With JavaScript on, this line shows how office hours in Podgorica overlap yours today.
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Places near Podgorica
| Place | Distance | Clock vs Podgorica |
|---|---|---|
| Prizren XK | 124 km east | same clock |
| Durrës AL | 125 km south | same clock |
| Tirana AL | 132 km south | same clock |
| Mitrovicë XK | 140 km east | same clock |
| Mostar BA | 155 km north-west | same clock |
| Pristina XK | 158 km east | same clock |
| Elbasan AL | 163 km south-east | same clock |
| Sarajevo BA | 173 km north-west | same clock |
| Sofia BG | 334 km east | 1 h ahead |
| İzmir TR | 803 km south-east | 2 h ahead in January, 1 h ahead in July |
| Tunis TN | 998 km south-west | same time in January, 1 h behind in July |
Podgorica at a glance
- CountryMontenegro
- Population236,852
- Coordinates42.44° N, 19.26° E
- Elevation49 m
- Time zone IDEurope/Belgrade
- Also known asEurope/Podgorica
- Standard timeCET (UTC+1)
- Daylight saving timeCEST (UTC+2)
- Calling code+382
Questions
What time zone is Podgorica in?
Podgorica keeps CET (UTC+1) in winter and CEST (UTC+2) in summer, the time of all of Montenegro. Its IANA time zone ID is Europe/Belgrade.
Does Podgorica change its clocks?
Yes. Clocks go forward on the last Sunday of March at 2:00 AM and back on the last Sunday of October at 3:00 AM, local time.
What is the time difference between Podgorica and New York?
Podgorica is 6 hours ahead of New York all year.