Time in North Macedonia now
North Macedonia keeps one time zone, Europe/Skopje, UTC+1, and UTC+2 during daylight saving time. The times are worked out from the time zone database that every phone and computer uses.
- Time zone
- Europe/Skopje
- Offset from UTC now
- Daylight saving time
- Yes, 29 Mar to 25 Oct
- Main city
- Skopje
- Public holidays 2026
- 14 dates
- Continent
- Europe
Sunrise and sunset in Skopje.
Worked out for the coordinates of Skopje from the position of the sun, and updated every minute. On the longest day of 2026 the sun is up there for 15h 14m, and on the shortest day for 9h 7m.
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Day length
- Solar noon
- Moon phase
- Moon lit
Public holidays in North Macedonia, 2026.
The 14 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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7JanChristmas DayWednesday · Passed
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20MarEid al-Fitr (estimated)Friday · Passed
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13AprEaster MondayMonday · Passed
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1MayLabor DayFriday · Passed
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24MaySaints Cyril and Methodius DaySunday · Passed
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25MaySaints Cyril and Methodius Day (observed)Monday · Passed
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2AugRepublic DaySunday · Passed
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3AugRepublic Day (observed)Monday · Passed
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8SepIndependence DayTuesday · Passed
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11OctNational Uprising DaySunday · In 25 days
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12OctNational Uprising Day (observed)Monday · In 26 days
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23OctMacedonian Revolutionary Struggle DayFriday · In 37 days
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8DecSaint Clement of Ohrid DayTuesday · In 83 days
Skopje compared with other cities.
How the clock in Skopje lines up with cities around the world, right now. The last column counts from Skopje, not from where you are.
| City | Country | Local time | From Skopje |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | --:-- |
Clock changes in North Macedonia.
North Macedonia moves its clocks forward one hour in spring and back one hour in autumn. The next change and the dates on either side of it are below.
- 29 March 2026 Clocks go forward 1 hour UTC+1 to UTC+2 at 03:00 local time
- 25 October 2026 Clocks go back 1 hour UTC+2 to UTC+1 at 02:00 local time
- 28 March 2027 Clocks go forward 1 hour UTC+1 to UTC+2 at 03:00 local time
- 31 October 2027 Clocks go back 1 hour UTC+2 to UTC+1 at 02:00 local time
Each row shows the moment the clocks move and the offset from Coordinated Universal Time before and after the change.
Countries on the same time as Skopje.
These countries keep the same standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time, UTC+1, so their clocks read the same for most of the year. See every country on the countries page.
Quick answers about time in the United States.
Short, clear answers about US time zones, daylight saving time and federal holidays.
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What time is it in North Macedonia now?
The clock at the top of this page shows the current time in Skopje and it updates every second. North Macedonia keeps UTC+1, and UTC+2 during daylight saving time.
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What time zone is North Macedonia in?
North Macedonia uses one time zone, Europe/Skopje, which is UTC+1, and UTC+2 during daylight saving time. Phones and computers list it under that name, and the clock at the top of this page follows it.
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Does North Macedonia use daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026 the clocks change on Sunday, 29 March 2026 and Sunday, 25 October 2026, always at 03:00 local time, and the offset moves between UTC+1 and UTC+2.
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What is the UTC offset in North Macedonia?
Skopje is UTC+1, and UTC+2 during daylight saving time. The offset next to the clock above is worked out live, so it already includes any daylight saving time in force today.
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What is the time difference between North Macedonia and New York?
Skopje is 6 hours ahead of New York all year. The table above updates as the clocks move.
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What is the time difference between North Macedonia and London?
Skopje is 1 hour ahead of London all year. The table above updates as the clocks move.
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What is the time difference between North Macedonia and New Delhi?
Skopje is 4.5 hours behind New Delhi in winter and 3.5 hours behind New Delhi in summer. The table above updates as the clocks move.
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When is the next public holiday in North Macedonia?
The holiday list on this page counts the days to the next date from today. In 2026 the first public holiday is New Year's Day on Thursday, 1 January 2026 and the last is Saint Clement of Ohrid Day on Tuesday, 8 December 2026.
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How many public holidays does North Macedonia have in 2026?
14 public holiday dates are listed for 2026, and 7 of them fall on a Monday or a Friday, which makes a long weekend.
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What time does the sun rise and set in Skopje?
Today's sunrise, sunset, day length and solar noon for Skopje are in the sun and moon section above, worked out from the position of the sun. On the longest day of 2026 the sun is up for 15h 14m, and on the shortest day for 9h 7m.