Gdańsk
What time is it in Poland
About Gdańsk
Gdańsk is a city on the Baltic coast of northern Poland and the capital of the Pomeranian Voivodeship. It has 486,492 residents, which makes it the sixth largest city in Poland and its main seaport. It lies at the mouth of the Motława River. With nearby Gdynia and Sopot it forms the Tricity, a metropolitan area of about 1.5 million people. English once called the city Danzig. Gdańsk is on UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer. The clocks go forward on the last Sunday of March and back on the last Sunday of October. Paris and Berlin have the same time all year. New York is always 6 hours behind Gdańsk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Gdańsk observe daylight saving time?+
Yes. Gdańsk is on UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer, so clocks move by one hour twice a year.
When do the clocks change in Gdańsk?+
Clocks go forward by one hour on the last Sunday of March and back by one hour on the last Sunday of October, moving the city between UTC+1 and UTC+2.
How many hours ahead of New York is Gdańsk?+
Gdańsk is always 6 hours ahead of New York. In January the offsets are UTC+1 and UTC-5, and in July they are UTC+2 and UTC-4, so the gap stays the same.
Which cities use the same time as Gdańsk all year?+
Paris and Berlin follow the same schedule, UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer, so they match Gdańsk on the clock all year.
How many people live in Gdańsk?+
Gdańsk has a population of 486,492, which makes it the sixth-largest city in Poland. With Gdynia and Sopot it forms the Tricity, a metropolitan area of approximately 1.5 million.