Time in Latvia right now
Latvia uses Europe/Riga and is UTC+2 in winter and UTC+3 during daylight saving time. The live clock above shows the current local time in Riga.
- Time zone
- Europe/Riga
- Offset from UTC now
- Daylight saving time
- Yes, 29 Mar to 25 Oct
- Main city
- Riga
- Public holidays 2026
- 17 dates
- Continent
- Europe
Sunrise and Sunset in Riga
Sunrise, sunset, day length and solar noon are calculated for Riga and update every minute. In 2026, the longest day is 17h 52m and the shortest day is 6h 43m.
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- Sunset
- Day length
- Solar noon
- Moon phase
- Moon lit
Public Holidays in Latvia 2026
The 17 public holiday dates for 2026, with the days left to each one counted from today. Dates come from the open source holidays library.
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1JanNew Year's DayThursday · Passed
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2JanDay off (substituted from 01/17/2026)Friday · Passed
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3AprGood FridayFriday · Passed
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5AprEaster SundaySunday · Passed
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6AprEaster MondayMonday · Passed
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1MayConstitutional Assembly Convocation Day; Labor DayFriday · Passed
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4MayRestoration of Independence DayMonday · Passed
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10MayMother's DaySunday · Passed
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24MayPentecostSunday · Passed
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22JunDay off (substituted from 06/27/2026)Monday · Passed
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23JunMidsummer EveTuesday · Passed
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24JunMidsummer DayWednesday · Passed
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18NovRepublic of Latvia Proclamation DayWednesday · In 63 days
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24DecChristmas EveThursday · In 99 days
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25DecChristmas DayFriday · In 100 days
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26DecSecond Day of ChristmasSaturday · In 101 days
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31DecNew Year's EveThursday · In 106 days
Riga Time Compared With Other Cities
The comparison table shows how Riga time lines up with New York, London, New Delhi and other cities right now. Differences update when another country changes clocks.
| City | Country | Local time | From Riga |
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| New York | Eastern Time | --:-- | |
| Chicago | Central Time | --:-- | |
| Denver | Mountain Time | --:-- | |
| Phoenix | Mountain Time without daylight saving | --:-- | |
| Los Angeles | Pacific Time | --:-- | |
| Honolulu | Hawaii-Aleutian Time | --:-- | |
| London | United Kingdom | --:-- | |
| Dubai | United Arab Emirates | --:-- | |
| Tokyo | Japan | --:-- | |
| Sydney | Australia | --:-- |
Does Latvia Change Clocks?
Latvia uses daylight saving time. Clocks go forward on Sunday, 29 March 2026 and back on Sunday, 25 October 2026. Clock change dates come from the IANA time zone database.
- 29 March 2026 Clocks go forward 1 hour UTC+2 to UTC+3 at 04:00 local time
- 25 October 2026 Clocks go back 1 hour UTC+3 to UTC+2 at 03:00 local time
- 28 March 2027 Clocks go forward 1 hour UTC+2 to UTC+3 at 04:00 local time
- 31 October 2027 Clocks go back 1 hour UTC+3 to UTC+2 at 03:00 local time
During standard time Latvia is UTC+2. During daylight saving time it is UTC+3, so the time difference with non-DST countries changes by 1 hour.
Countries on the Same Time as Riga
These countries keep the same standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time, UTC+2, so their clocks read the same for most of the year. See every country on the countries page.
Quick Answers About Time in Latvia
Short answers for Latvia time zone, UTC offset, daylight saving time, holidays and sunrise in Riga.
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What time is it in Latvia now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the current time in Riga. Latvia is UTC+3 on 22 September 2026.
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What time zone is Latvia in?
Latvia uses Europe/Riga. It is UTC+2 in winter and UTC+3 during daylight saving time.
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Does Latvia use daylight saving time?
Latvia uses daylight saving time. Clocks go forward on Sunday, 29 March 2026 and back on Sunday, 25 October 2026.
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What is the UTC offset in Latvia?
Latvia is UTC+2 in winter and UTC+3 during daylight saving time. On 22 September 2026, Riga is UTC+3.
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What is the time difference between Latvia and New York?
Riga is 7 hours ahead of New York in winter and 7 hours ahead for most of summer. The live comparison table updates when New York changes clocks.
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What is the time difference between Latvia and London?
Riga is 2 hours ahead of London for most of the year. The table above shows the current difference in hours.
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What is the time difference between Latvia and New Delhi?
Riga is 3 hours 30 minutes behind New Delhi in winter and 2 hours 30 minutes behind in summer. India stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
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When is the next public holiday in Latvia?
The holiday table counts down from today to the next public holiday. Latvia has 17 public holiday dates listed for 2026.
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How many public holidays does Latvia have in 2026?
Latvia has 17 public holiday dates listed for 2026. The table shows each weekday and the days left from today.
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What time does the sun rise and set in Riga?
Today's sunrise and sunset for Riga are shown in the sun section above. In 2026, daylight ranges from 6h 43m to 17h 52m.