Time zone
CET / CEST — the standard and daylight abbreviations for Warsaw.
Current local time
Current Time in Warsaw
See the current time in Warsaw, Poland, along with its UTC offset, time zone abbreviation, and daylight saving schedule on Central European Time.
08:13:14
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Central European Summer Time — UTC+2
Warsaw time zone at a glance
The key facts for Warsaw, Poland, and how its clock relates to UTC.
About time in Warsaw
Warsaw observes Central European Time (CET), UTC+1, sitting at the eastern edge of the CET zone. Each summer the Polish capital shifts to Central European Summer Time (CEST), UTC+2, from the last Sunday of March to the last Sunday of October. Although it shares the same offset as Berlin and Prague, Warsaw is one hour behind nearby Kyiv and the Baltic capitals, which use Eastern European Time. This makes it a useful reference when coordinating across central and eastern Europe.
Warsaw changes its clocks for daylight saving time, so its exact UTC offset depends on the season (UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer)). The live clock above reads Warsaw's local time directly from the IANA time zone database in your browser, so it stays accurate through daylight-saving transitions without any manual adjustment. To plan a call or convert a specific moment, use the timezone converter or meeting planner linked below.
Frequently asked questions about Warsaw time
What is the time zone in Warsaw?
Warsaw is on Central European Time (CET), UTC+1, and uses Central European Summer Time (CEST), UTC+2, during daylight saving.
Is Warsaw the same time as Kyiv?
No. Warsaw uses Central European Time, while Kyiv uses Eastern European Time, so Kyiv is one hour ahead of Warsaw.
Does Poland change its clocks for daylight saving?
Yes. Poland moves clocks forward on the last Sunday of March and back on the last Sunday of October.
Current time in other cities
Compare Warsaw with other major world clocks.
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Time tools for Warsaw
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Background guides that explain how Warsaw's clock relates to the rest of the world.