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Current time in North Macedonia
A single time zone at UTC+02:00. Currently observing daylight saving time.
Sunday, May 31, 2026
About North Macedonia's time
A single time zone.
North Macedonia has a single time zone set to UTC+2 during summer (CEST) and UTC+1 during winter (CET). The entire country follows the standard Central European time conventions, switching between winter and summer time like most of its EU neighbors.
Next clock change
2026 Sunday · clocks fall back
Clocks fall back by one hour · in 5 months.
Daylight saving schedule
Major cities
Cities of North Macedonia.
History
How North Macedonia keeps time.
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Things about North Macedonia's time.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Macedonia's time zone, daylight saving rules, and how to handle it in software. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- What is the time difference between North Macedonia and the UK?
- North Macedonia is typically 2 hours ahead of the UK during summer (CEST vs BST) and 1 hour ahead during winter (CET vs GMT).
- Does North Macedonia observe daylight saving time?
- Yes, North Macedonia observes daylight saving time, switching from CET (UTC+1) in winter to CEST (UTC+2) in summer, aligning with most European countries.
- How does time in North Macedonia compare to neighboring countries like Serbia and Greece?
- North Macedonia shares the same time zone as Serbia and Greece, so there is no time difference when traveling between these countries.
- Is there any variation in time within North Macedonia?
- No, the entire country uses the same time zone (Europe/Skopje) with no regional variations.
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