Katowice
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About Katowice
Katowice is the capital of the Silesian Voivodeship in southern Poland. The official population was 286,960 in 2021, and a resident estimate is around 315,000. The metropolitan area has 2.5 million people, and the larger Katowice–Ostrava area, which reaches into the Czech Republic, has around 5 million. Katowice began as a village in the 16th century. It grew from the mid-18th century after rich coal reserves were found. Katowice 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 Katowice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UTC offset in Katowice?+
Katowice is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July. The extra hour in summer comes from daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Katowice and New York?+
Katowice is 6 hours ahead of New York in January and 6 hours ahead in July, as both cities shift their clocks during the year.
Which cities share Katowice's time all year?+
Paris and Berlin use the same offset as Katowice all year round, UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer.
How many people live in Katowice?+
As of 2021, Katowice has an official population of 286,960, and a resident population estimate of around 315,000. It is the capital city of the Silesian Voivodeship in southern Poland.
How large is the Katowice metropolitan area?+
The Katowice metropolitan area has a population of 2.5 million. It is part of a larger Katowice–Ostrava metropolitan area that extends into the Czech Republic and has around 5 million people.