Łódź
What time is it in Poland
About Łódź
Łódź is a city in central Poland, 120 km south-west of Warsaw, and the capital of Łódź Voivodeship. It has 639,890 residents as of 2025, the fourth largest population in the country. The city first appears in records in the 14th century, and King Władysław II Jagiełło granted it town rights in 1423. Prussia annexed it in 1793, and in 1815 it became part of Congress Poland. Łódź was long an industrial centre. Daylight saving applies. The clocks move forward on the last Sunday of March and back on the last Sunday of October, switching between UTC+1 and UTC+2. Łódź is always 6 hours ahead of New York. It shares its time with Paris and Berlin.
Frequently Asked Questions
What UTC offset does Łódź use?+
Łódź uses UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer. Poland changes its clocks, so the offset depends on the time of year.
When do the clocks change in Łódź?+
Summer time begins on the last Sunday of March, when clocks go forward to UTC+2. It ends on the last Sunday of October, when they return to UTC+1.
What is the time difference between Łódź and New York?+
Łódź is 6 hours ahead of New York all year. Both cities change their clocks, so the gap stays at 6 hours in January and in July alike.
Where is Łódź located?+
Łódź is a city in central Poland, about 120 km south-west of Warsaw. It is the capital of Łódź Voivodeship and a former industrial centre.
When did Łódź receive town rights?+
Łódź was granted town rights in 1423 by the Polish King Władysław II Jagiełło. It first appears in records in the 14th century and stayed a private town of the Kuyavian bishops and clergy until the late 18th century.