Current Time in Latvia
Latvia uses Europe/Riga (UTC+02:00) and observes daylight saving time. See the live time across Latvia below.
Time across Latvia
1 cities trackedLatvia is in a single time zone — Europe/Riga (UTC+02:00). The country observes daylight saving time, setting clocks forward in spring and back in autumn.
| City | Local Time | Timezone |
|---|---|---|
| RigaCapital | --:-- | Europe/Riga · +02:00RIX |
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 |
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 | 9:09 AM | UTC−4 | 7h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 2:09 PM | UTC+1 | 2h ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 5:09 PM | UTC+4 | 1h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 6:39 PM | UTC+5:30 | 2h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 9:09 PM | UTC+8 | 5h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 10:09 PM | UTC+9 | 6h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 11:09 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Latvia in?
Latvia uses Europe/Riga (UTC+02:00) and observes daylight saving time (DST) in the summer months.
What time is it in Latvia right now?
The current time in Riga is shown live above, and every city below shows its own live time.
Does Latvia observe daylight saving time (DST)?
Yes — Latvia moves its clocks forward in spring and back in autumn (DST is observed on Europe/Riga).
How many time zones does Latvia have?
Latvia has 1 time zone (Europe/Riga).
What is Latvia's UTC / GMT offset?
Latvia is in Europe/Riga (UTC+02:00), and switches between UTC+02:00 in winter and UTC+03:00 in summer for daylight saving.
Is the time the same throughout Latvia?
Yes — the whole of Latvia shares one time zone (Europe/Riga, UTC+02:00).
What is the time difference between Latvia and India?
Latvia (UTC+02:00) is 2 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30). Use the comparison table above to see the live difference.