What is the time difference between Riga and London?

London is 2 hours behind Riga right now.

When is the next public holiday in Riga?

Day of the Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia, on Wednesday 18 November 2026.

When do working hours in Riga overlap with New York and London?

New York's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Riga's for 1 hour today (16:00–17:00 Riga time); London's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Riga's for 6 hours today (11:00–17:00 Riga time).

Current Time in Riga, Latvia — EET

UTC+02:00Standard timeEurope/Riga

Riga, Latvia

09:03:37 PM

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Quick answer

The current time in Riga, Latvia is 9:03 PM on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Riga is on standard time, EET (UTC+02:00); clocks go forward on 28 March 2027.

Pronunciation

Riga

Time zone and daylight saving time in Riga

Time zone (IANA): Europe/Riga
Current offset: EET (UTC+02:00)
Daylight saving: Standard time
Offsets in the next 12 months: UTC+02:00 and UTC+03:00

Next clock change: On Sunday 28 March 2027 at 03:00 local time, clocks go forward 1 hour to 04:00, from EET (UTC+02:00) to EEST (UTC+03:00).

Sun & twilight

Today

Sunrise

07:42 AM

Sunset

04:31 PM

Day length

8h 48m

Solar noon (sun highest): 12:07 PM

Daylight on the solstices

December solstice (December 21, 2026): 6h 43m
June solstice (June 21, 2027): 17h 52m

Time difference and working-hours overlap

Today's values; working day 09:00–17:00 in both places.

City	Local time	Difference	Their 09:00–17:00 in Riga	Overlap with Riga
New York	14:03	−7 h	16:00–00:00	1 h (16:00–17:00)
London	19:03	−2 h	11:00–19:00	6 h (11:00–17:00)
Berlin	20:03	−1 h	10:00–18:00	7 h (10:00–17:00)
Paris	20:03	−1 h	10:00–18:00	7 h (10:00–17:00)
Dubai	23:03	+2 h	07:00–15:00	6 h (09:00–15:00)
Mumbai	00:33	+3 h 30 min	05:30–13:30	4 h 30 min (09:00–13:30)

Upcoming public holidays in Riga

In 13 days
Latvijas Republikas Proklamēšanas diena (Day of the Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia)
Wed, Nov 18, 2026
Public
In 49 days
Ziemassvētku vakars (Christmas Eve)
Thu, Dec 24, 2026
Public
In 50 days
Pirmie Ziemassvētki (Christmas Day)
Fri, Dec 25, 2026
Public

Airports near Riga

Riga International Airport RIX9 km straight-line

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Riga observe daylight saving time?: Yes. On Sunday 28 March 2027 at 03:00 local time, clocks go forward 1 hour to 04:00, from EET (UTC+02:00) to EEST (UTC+03:00).
What is the time difference between Riga and London?: London is 2 hours behind Riga right now.
When is the next public holiday in Riga?: Day of the Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia, on Wednesday 18 November 2026.
When do working hours in Riga overlap with New York and London?: New York's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Riga's for 1 hour today (16:00–17:00 Riga time); London's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Riga's for 6 hours today (11:00–17:00 Riga time).

Time in other cities, compared with Riga

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