Current Time in Poland
Poland uses Central European Time, with daylight saving time.
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
CESTUTC+2
Poland time zone
Central European Time
Central European Summer Time (CEST)
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IANA time zone: Europe/Warsaw.
Major cities in Poland
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Poland to New York | -6 hours | |
| Poland to London | -1 hour | |
| Poland to Dubai | +2 hours | |
| Poland to New Delhi | +3 hours 30 minutes | |
| Poland to Tokyo | +7 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
Time in Poland: FAQs
What time zone is Poland in?
Poland uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1), switching to Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) for daylight saving time.
Does Poland observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, Central European Time starts daylight saving time on Sunday, March 29, 2026 and ends it on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
What is the time difference between Poland and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 6 hours behind Poland. The difference can change when either place switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is it in Warsaw, the capital?
Warsaw is on Central European Time, currently CEST (UTC+2). The live time is shown at the top of this page and on the Warsaw page.