Current local time in Banja LukaSrpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Europe/SarajevoUTC+1 / UTC+2
Banja Luka keeps Central European Standard Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Europe/Sarajevo.
Daylight saving time in Banja Luka
Banja Luka changes its clocks twice a year. The next changes, from the IANA time zone database as of October 2026:
- Sun, Oct 25, 2026: clocks go back 1 hour to UTC+1
- Sun, Mar 28, 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC+2
Cities on the same time as Banja Luka
These places show the same clock as Banja Luka every day of the coming year, clock changes included.
- In Bosnia and Herzegovina
Banja Luka time zone at a glance
- IANA time zone
- Europe/Sarajevo
- UTC offset
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Daylight saving
- Observed
- Next clock change
- Sun, Oct 25, 2026 → UTC+1
- Country
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Region
- Srpska
- Coordinates
- 44.78°, 17.21°
- Population
- 221,106
- Local date
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Sunrise and sunset in Banja Luka today
Computed from Banja Luka's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.
- Sunrise
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- Sunset
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- Solar noon
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- Day length
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- Civil dawn
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- Civil dusk
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- Golden hour ends
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- Golden hour begins
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Banja Luka time difference from major cities
| City | Local time now | Banja Luka is |
|---|---|---|
| New York CityUnited States | — | 6h ahead |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | — | 1h ahead |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | — | 2h behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | — | 6h behind |
| TokyoJapan | — | 7h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | — | 9h behind |
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Banja Luka time: questions and answers
- What time is it in Banja Luka right now?
- The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time in Banja Luka, updated every second from your device's clock. Banja Luka keeps Central European Standard Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer.
- What time zone is Banja Luka in?
- Banja Luka is in the IANA time zone Europe/Sarajevo: Central European Standard Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer.
- Does Banja Luka observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Upcoming changes: Sun, Oct 25, 2026: clocks go back 1 hour to UTC+1; Sun, Mar 28, 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC+2.
- Which cities share Banja Luka's time?
- Sarajevo, Berlin, Madrid, Rome, Paris, Budapest keep the same clock as Banja Luka all year.
Planning something with Banja Luka?
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