What time is it in Jelgava right now?

Jelgava is on Europe/Riga, currently UTC+3. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.

What time zone is Jelgava in?

Jelgava uses the IANA time zone Europe/Riga, which is UTC+3 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.

Does Jelgava observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on Sun, Oct 25, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC+2.

What time do the sun rise and set in Jelgava today?

Today the sun rises at about 5:21 AM and sets at about 9:40 PM local time in Jelgava, giving roughly 16h 18m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:32 PM.

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Current local time in Jelgava

Jelgava keeps time on the Europe/Riga zone, currently UTC+3. The offset shifts twice a year with daylight saving, and the clock below always reflects the rule in force today. The clock runs live in your browser; nothing about your location is sent anywhere.

Current local time

Jelgava

06:11

Sun, Jul 26UTC+3

Jelgava time zone at a glance

IANA time zone: Europe/Riga
Current UTC offset: UTC+3
Daylight saving: Observed
Next clock change: Sun, Oct 25, 2026 → UTC+2
Country: Latvia
Coordinates: 56.65°, 23.71°
Population: 54,834
Local date: Sun, Jul 26, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Jelgava today

Computed from Jelgava'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: 5:21 AM
Sunset: 9:40 PM
Solar noon: 1:32 PM
Day length: 16h 18m
Civil dawn: 4:21 AM
Civil dusk: 10:40 PM
Golden hour ends: 6:13 AM
Golden hour begins: 8:49 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Jelgava time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Jelgava is
Los AngelesUnited States	08:11 PM	10h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	04:11 AM	2h ahead
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	07:11 AM	1h behind
TokyoJapan	12:11 PM	6h behind

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Working with Jelgava time

Scheduling across Europe/Riga is where most calendar mistakes start — a meeting agreed in one zone drifts by an hour the moment either side changes its clocks. These tools each handle a piece of that problem.

Find a meeting timeSee which hours overlap between Jelgava and everywhere else on your team.Convert a timeTranslate a specific moment into or out of Europe/Riga.Track clock changesSee exactly when Jelgava next changes its clocks.Add to your boardKeep Jelgava beside your other cities, ticking live.Business hours overlapWork out the window where Jelgava offices and yours are both open.Send a calendar inviteExport an event with Europe/Riga baked in, not guessed.

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Jelgavatime — questions & answers

What time is it in Jelgava right now?: Jelgava is on Europe/Riga, currently UTC+3. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.
What time zone is Jelgava in?: Jelgava uses the IANA time zone Europe/Riga, which is UTC+3 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.
Does Jelgava observe daylight saving time?: Yes. The next change is on Sun, Oct 25, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC+2.
What time do the sun rise and set in Jelgava today?: Today the sun rises at about 5:21 AM and sets at about 9:40 PM local time in Jelgava, giving roughly 16h 18m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:32 PM.