Latvia · Europe/Riga
Riga, Latvia is in the Europe/Riga time zone (UTC+02:00) and observes daylight saving time (DST). The current local time is shown live above. Use the comparison table below to see Riga's time against major cities around the world, and check Latvia's public holidays.
Riga vs the World
Current time difference between Riga, Latvia and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Riga |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 9:56 AM | UTC−4 | 7h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 2:56 PM | UTC+1 | 2h ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 5:56 PM | UTC+4 | 1h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 7:26 PM | UTC+5:30 | 2h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 9:56 PM | UTC+8 | 5h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 10:56 PM | UTC+9 | 6h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 11:56 PM | UTC+10 | 7h behind |
Business Hours in Riga (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Riga, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Riga | 5:00 PM in Riga |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| London | 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| Dubai | 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 11:30 AM | 7:30 PM |
| Singapore | 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| Sydney | 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Public Holidays in Latvia
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Jaungada diena | public |
| Mar 29 | Good Friday | Lielā Piektdiena | public |
| Apr 1 | Easter Monday | Otrās Lieldienas | public |
| May 1 | Labour Day | Darba svētki | public |
| May 4 | Restoration Day | Neatkarības atjaunošanas diena | public |
| Jun 23 | Midsummer Eve | Līgo diena | public |
| Jun 24 | Midsummer Day | Jāņu diena | public |
| Nov 18 | Proclamation Day | Proklamēšanas diena | public |
| Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Ziemassvētku vakars | public |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Ziemassvētki | public |
| Dec 26 | Boxing Day | Otrie Ziemassvētki | public |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Riga in?
Riga, Latvia is in the Europe/Riga time zone (UTC+02:00), which observes daylight saving time (DST).
What time is it in Riga right now?
The current local time in Riga is shown live at the top of this page, and the table below shows Riga's time against major cities worldwide.
Does Riga observe daylight saving time (DST)?
Yes — Riga moves its clocks forward in spring and back in autumn.
What is Riga's UTC / GMT offset?
Riga is in Europe/Riga (UTC+02:00), switching to UTC+03:00 during daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Riga and India?
Riga (UTC+02:00) is 2 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30).
What is the time difference between Riga and New York?
Riga (UTC+02:00) is 7 hours ahead of New York (US Eastern Time).
What is Riga's airport code?
Riga's main airport is RIX — the IATA code many people use when searching for Riga time.