Time now in Lithuania

UTC+03:00 • Europe/Vilnius (EEST)

Your device clock is 297ms ahead of the detected local time (Europe/Vilnius, UTC+03:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.022 seconds.

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Tuesday, July 28, 2026, week 31

Time in Lithuania now

Lithuania has one official time zone: EEST (UTC+03:00).

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

Official time in Lithuania is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Lithuania?

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

Main time zones in Lithuania

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Europe/Vilnius UTC+02:00 Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipėda

List of time zones used in Lithuania (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Europe/Vilnius UTC+02:00 Yes

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Lithuania

The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Lithuania depends on the region.

  • Vilnius: 6 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Does Lithuania use daylight saving time?

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

Recent time changes in Lithuania

  • 2026-03-29 at 04:00 (local time) – start of daylight saving time
  • 2026-10-25 at 03:00 (local time) – return to standard time

The last time change in Lithuania was on 2026-03-29 at 04:00 (local time) (zone Europe/Vilnius): clocks went forward (spring, into DST) — transition from EET to EEST.

The next change is on 2026-10-25 at 03:00 (local time) (zone Europe/Vilnius): EEST → EET, clocks go back (fall, back to standard).

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Lithuania?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+2:00 and UTC+2:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Lithuania have?
Lithuania has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Lithuania use daylight saving time?
Yes. Most regions of Lithuania observe daylight saving time (DST). Clocks are typically set forward in March and back in November.

See also

How to convert Lithuania time

To convert Lithuania 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.
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