Time now in North Macedonia

UTC+02:00 • Europe/Skopje (CEST)

Your device clock is 303ms behind of the detected local time (Europe/Skopje, UTC+02:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.022 seconds.

14:42:17
Tuesday, July 21, 2026, week 30

Time in North Macedonia now

North Macedonia 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 North Macedonia is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in North Macedonia?

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

Main time zones in North Macedonia

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Europe/Skopje UTC+01:00 Skopje, Karpoš, Kumanovo, Bitola

List of time zones used in North Macedonia (IANA zones)

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

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and North Macedonia

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

  • Skopje, Karpoš: 5 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Does North Macedonia use daylight saving time?

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

Recent time changes in North Macedonia

  • 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 North Macedonia 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 North Macedonia?
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 North Macedonia have?
North Macedonia has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does North Macedonia use daylight saving time?
Yes. Most regions of North Macedonia observe daylight saving time (DST). Clocks are typically set forward in March and back in November.

See also

How to convert North Macedonia time

To convert North Macedonia 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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