What time is it in Riga right now?

Riga 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 Riga in?

Riga 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 Riga 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 Riga today?

Today the sun rises at about 5:18 AM and sets at about 9:40 PM local time in Riga, giving roughly 16h 22m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:30 PM.

Latvia

Current local time in Riga

Riga 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

Riga

12:14

Sun, Jul 26UTC+3

Riga 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: 56.95°, 24.11°
Population: 742,572
Local date: Sun, Jul 26, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Riga today

Computed from Riga'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: 5:18 AM
Sunset: 9:40 PM
Solar noon: 1:30 PM
Day length: 16h 22m
Civil dawn: 4:16 AM
Civil dusk: 10:41 PM
Golden hour ends: 6:10 AM
Golden hour begins: 8:48 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Riga time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Riga is
Los AngelesUnited States	02:14 PM	10h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	10:14 PM	2h ahead
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	01:14 AM	1h behind
TokyoJapan	06:14 AM	6h behind

Need a different pair? Compare any two cities or convert a specific time.

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

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Rigatime — questions & answers

What time is it in Riga right now?: Riga 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 Riga in?: Riga 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 Riga 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 Riga today?: Today the sun rises at about 5:18 AM and sets at about 9:40 PM local time in Riga, giving roughly 16h 22m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:30 PM.