Current Time in Warsaw, Poland
Warszawa
Exact time synced with atomic clocks (IANA + NTP)
Country
Polska
Dialling: +48
City Details
Warsaw
Warszawa
Lat: 52.2297° N
Long: 21.0122° E
Population: 1,790,658
Time Zone
Europe/Warsaw
GMT+2
Public Holidays
Pentecost
May 24in 4dCorpus Christi
Jun 4in 15dAssumption Day
Aug 15in 87d
Time Difference
Business Hours
Daylight Cycle
Data via sunrisesunset.io
Current Weather
Data via Open-Meteo · Updates every 30 min
Overview
Warsaw is Poland's capital and largest city, situated on the Vistula River in east-central Poland. With a population of 1.86 million in the city proper, it is the sixth most-populous city in the EU and the country's political, economic and cultural centre.
Administrative Region
Masovian Voivodeship
PL-MZ
Local Currency
zł
Technical Assets
- Web Domain.pl
- ISO CodePL-MZ
Secure Identifier Profile
Culture & Daily Life
📜 History & Origins
Founded around 1300 by Duke Bolesław II of Masovia on a Vistula River fishing settlement. Warsaw became the Polish capital in 1596 when King Sigismund III Vasa relocated his court from Kraków. The city was rebuilt almost entirely from rubble after World War II destroyed over 85% of its structures.
🗣️ Languages
👥 Demographics
✨ Leisure Highlights
- /UNESCO Old Town — Royal Castle and Market Square
- /Warsaw Rising Museum
- /Łazienki Park and Palace on the Isle
- /Chopin concerts in Łazienki Park (free, every Sunday in summer)
- /POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews
🎒 Visitor Tip
The Old Town looks centuries old but was rebuilt brick by brick from wartime photographs after 1945 — it does not look reconstructed. Spend a morning there, then visit the Warsaw Rising Museum in the afternoon. Prices are significantly lower than Western European capitals; a good restaurant dinner rarely breaks £20 a head.
Geography & Climate
Land & Terrain
Surface area and physical characteristics
Largely flat terrain on the Masovian Lowlands. The Vistula escarpment divides the Old Town (high bank) from Praga (low east bank). Elevation ranges from around 75m to 115m. No significant hills; the city sits in the Central European Plain.
Climate Stats
Humid continental (Köppen Dfb)
Avg Summer
19°C
Avg Winter
-3°C
Annual Rainfall
541 mm
Best Months (Sunshine)
Travel & Connectivity
✈️ Nearby AirportsIATA / DISTANCE
🚄 Rail ConnectionsCITY / DISTANCE
Regional Satellites
Other times compared to Warsaw
Frequently Asked Questions about time in Warsaw
What timezone is Warsaw in?↓
Warsaw is in the Europe/Warsaw time zone (Europe/Warsaw), currently UTCGMT+2.
Does Poland observe daylight saving time?↓
Yes. Poland observes daylight saving time. Clocks in Warsaw go forward in March and back in October, switching between CET/CEST and CET/CEST.
What is CET/CEST?↓
CET/CEST stands for Europe/Warsaw. It is UTCGMT+2 and is the standard time used in Poland.
How many hours ahead is Warsaw compared to London?↓
Warsaw is 2 hours ahead of London (GMT). During UK summer (BST), the difference reduces by 1 hour to 1 hour.
What is the time difference between Warsaw and New York?↓
Warsaw is 7 hours ahead of New York (EST). When New York switches to EDT in summer, the difference decreases by 1 hour.
How accurate is the time shown for Warsaw?↓
The time displayed for Warsaw is synced with atomic clock sources via NTP (Network Time Protocol) and uses IANA timezone data to ensure accuracy to the second. It automatically reflects any daylight saving time changes.
What does UTCGMT+2 mean for Warsaw?↓
UTCGMT+2 means Warsaw is 2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), the global standard for timekeeping.
What are the business hours in Warsaw?↓
Standard business hours in Warsaw are typically Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM CET/CEST (UTCGMT+2). Many businesses also operate Saturday mornings. Public holidays follow the Poland national calendar.
Is there much time difference between Warsaw and London?↓
Warsaw is within a few hours of London, so scheduling calls is usually straightforward. Always confirm the current local time in both cities, especially around daylight saving time changes.