Current Time in Skopje, North Macedonia
Skopje is on Central European Standard Time – CET (UTC+1) right now. It switches to CEST (UTC+2) on 28 Mar 2027.
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Time zone of Skopje
| Time zone | Central European Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | CET |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 |
| IANA time zone id | Europe/Belgrade |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC+1 in winter, UTC+2 in summer |
Time difference between Skopje and other cities
Daylight saving time in Skopje
2026
- 29 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2).
- 25 October 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 02:59 local time, from CEST (UTC+2) to CET (UTC+1).
2027
- 28 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2).
- 31 October 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 02:59 local time, from CEST (UTC+2) to CET (UTC+1).
Full daylight saving time schedule for Skopje, including the rule each change follows.
Skopje time FAQ
What time is it in Skopje right now?
Skopje is on CET (UTC+1). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Skopje, updated every second.
What time zone is Skopje in?
Skopje is in Central European Standard Time, abbreviated CET, UTC+1. Its IANA time zone id is Europe/Belgrade.
Does Skopje observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CET to CEST.
What is the time difference between Skopje and New York?
New York is 6 hours behind Skopje.
Nearest cities to Skopje
Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.