Europe · Latvia
Current time in Riga
Eastern European Standard Time. Currently on daylight saving time.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Daylight saving
Active
Ends Oct 25, 2026 · next week
Through the current period
95%About Riga time
Riga keeps two clocks.
Riga, Latvia, uses Eastern European Time: UTC+2 in winter and UTC+3 on Eastern European Summer Time from late March to late October. At 57°N, its days last nearly 18 hours in June and under 7 hours in December.
Daylight saving
The year, by the clock.
Now
EEST
Daylight saving · since Mar 29, 2026
Next change
Oct 25, 2026
Clocks fall back · next week
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Riga to the world's clocks.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riga's time zone, daylight saving rules, and scheduling across it. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- How does Riga's time zone impact remote collaboration?
- Riga is UTC+2 in winter and UTC+3 in summer, so it is always 1 hour ahead of Berlin and Paris and 2 hours ahead of London, and within two hours of most Middle Eastern business centers.
- Does Riga observe daylight saving time?
- Yes, Latvia switches between EET (UTC+2) in winter and EEST (UTC+3) in summer.
- When is the best time to schedule global calls with Riga?
- Mid-morning Riga time (UTC+2/+3) overlaps nicely with both European and Middle Eastern business hours.
- How does daylight saving impact remote workers in Riga?
- The shift to EEST in late March means longer evenings, ideal for flexible schedules, but requires adjustment from international partners.
Source: IANA tzdb2026d · Reviewed
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