Time now in Bosnia and Herzegovina

UTC+02:00 • Europe/Sarajevo (CEST)

Your device clock is 401ms ahead of the detected local time (Europe/Sarajevo, UTC+02:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.007 seconds.

20:02:56
Saturday, May 16, 2026, week 20

Time in Bosnia and Herzegovina now

Bosnia and Herzegovina has one official time zone: CEST (UTC+02:00).

Part of the territory observes daylight saving time (DST), which moves the clock forward one hour during part of the year.

Official time in Bosnia and Herzegovina is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Official time in Bosnia and Herzegovina is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Europe/Sarajevo UTC+01:00 Sarajevo, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Banja Luka, Republika Srpska, Zenica, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

List of time zones used in Bosnia and Herzegovina (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Europe/Sarajevo UTC+01:00 No

Time difference between Ashburn, Virginia, United States and Bosnia and Herzegovina

The time difference between Ashburn, Virginia, United States and Bosnia and Herzegovina depends on the region.

  • Sarajevo, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina: 5 hour(s) behind the time in Ashburn, Virginia, United States

Does Bosnia and Herzegovina use daylight saving time?

Yes. Part of Bosnia and Herzegovina observes daylight saving time (DST). Start and end dates vary by zone.

Recent time changes in Bosnia and Herzegovina

  • 2026-03-29 at 03:00 (local time) – start of daylight saving time
  • 2026-10-25 at 02:00 (local time) – return to standard time

The last time change in Bosnia and Herzegovina was on 2026-03-29 at 03:00 (local time) (zone Europe/Belgrade): clocks went forward (spring, into DST) — transition from CET to CEST.

The next change is on 2026-10-25 at 02:00 (local time) (zone Europe/Belgrade): CEST → CET, clocks go back (fall, back to standard).

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+1:00 and UTC+1:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Bosnia and Herzegovina have?
Bosnia and Herzegovina has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Bosnia and Herzegovina use daylight saving time?
Yes. Most regions of Bosnia and Herzegovina observe daylight saving time (DST). Clocks are typically set forward in March and back in November.

See also

How to convert Bosnia and Herzegovina time

To convert Bosnia and Herzegovina time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
Time now in locations in Bosnia and Herzegovina with links for more information (232 locations)