Current Time in Riga, Latvia
Riga is on Eastern European Standard Time – EET (UTC+2) right now. It switches to EEST (UTC+3) on 28 Mar 2027.
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Time zone of Riga
| Time zone | Eastern European Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | EET |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
| IANA time zone id | Europe/Riga |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC+2 in winter, UTC+3 in summer |
Time difference between Riga and other cities
Daylight saving time in Riga
2026
- 29 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 02:59 local time, from EET (UTC+2) to EEST (UTC+3).
- 25 October 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 03:59 local time, from EEST (UTC+3) to EET (UTC+2).
2027
- 28 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 02:59 local time, from EET (UTC+2) to EEST (UTC+3).
- 31 October 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 03:59 local time, from EEST (UTC+3) to EET (UTC+2).
Riga time FAQ
What time is it in Riga right now?
Riga is on EET (UTC+2). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Riga, updated every second.
What time zone is Riga in?
Riga is in Eastern European Standard Time, abbreviated EET, UTC+2. Its IANA time zone id is Europe/Riga.
Does Riga observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EET to EEST.
What is the time difference between Riga and New York?
New York is 7 hours behind Riga.
Other cities in Latvia
Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.