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Check local time in Riga and all Latvia cities. Latvia spans 2 time zones.

Latvia Quick Facts

🏛️ Capital City
Riga
👥 Population
1.9M
💰 Currency
€ Euro
📞 Phone Code
+371
🗣️ Official Languages
Latvian

🕐Time Zones in Latvia

EET (UTC+2)EEST (UTC+3)

Latvia uses EET (UTC+2) year-round. Riga is the capital and largest city.

Latvia observes Daylight Saving Time (DST), known as Summer Time in Europe. Clocks spring forward one hour on the last Sunday of March and fall back on the last Sunday of October. During summer months, Latvia uses EEST (UTC+3).

Major Cities in Latvia (1 cities)

Riga
Riga
09:20

Click on any city to see detailed local time, sunrise/sunset times, and weather information.

📞Best Time to Call Latvia

To call Latvia from the United States, the best time is between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM EST, which corresponds to 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM in Latvia. For UK callers, Latvia is typically 1 hour ahead (or the same time during summer months). Early morning or late afternoon calls work best for most European schedules.

Standard business hours in Latvia are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM local time, Monday through Friday. Standard business hours in Latvia are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM local time, Monday through Friday. Government offices and banks may have shorter hours. Many businesses close for lunch, especially in Southern European, Latin American, and Asian countries.

✈️Time-Related Travel Tips for Latvia

Traveling to Latvia from North America typically involves a 5-9 hour time difference. The jet lag is usually manageable within 1-2 days. European business culture values punctuality, so arrive on time for meetings. Latvia follows the 24-hour clock format in official contexts, though 12-hour format is also common in casual settings.

💡Interesting Facts About Time in Latvia

  • The capital Riga is the political center of Latvia with a total national population of 1.9M.
  • Latvia follows Central European Time conventions, making business coordination with other EU countries straightforward.
  • Time zone boundaries don't always follow geographical lines - they're often adjusted for political, economic, or practical reasons.
  • The concept of standardized time zones was developed in the 19th century with the expansion of railways, replacing local solar time.

About Time in Latvia

Latvia uses a single time zone (EET (UTC+2)). This makes it relatively straightforward to coordinate times across the country.

The capital city Riga serves as the political and often economic center of Latvia. Major business activities are spread across cities including Riga.

When planning international calls, video conferences, or business meetings with contacts in Latvia, it's important to consider the time difference. EET (UTC+2) is the most commonly referenced time zone for Latvia.

Latvia uses the Euro (€) as its official currency. The international dialing code is +371. Multiple languages are spoken, including Latvian.

Cities in Latvia

Explore local time in 1 city across Latvia:

Riga

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Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Latvia

Latvia spans 2 time zones: EET (UTC+2), EEST (UTC+3). The capital Riga uses EET (UTC+2).

Latvia observes Daylight Saving Time (DST), known as Summer Time in Europe. Clocks spring forward one hour on the last Sunday of March and fall back on the last Sunday of October. During summer months, Latvia uses EEST (UTC+3).

To call Latvia from the United States, the best time is between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM EST, which corresponds to 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM in Latvia. For UK callers, Latvia is typically 1 hour ahead (or the same time during summer months). Early morning or late afternoon calls work best for most European schedules.

Standard business hours in Latvia are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM local time, Monday through Friday. Government offices and banks may have shorter hours. Many businesses close for lunch, especially in Southern European, Latin American, and Asian countries.

Latvia uses the Euro (€) as its official currency. The international dialing code is +371. Official languages include Latvian.