Time difference Croatia

As in the majority of European Union member states, there is no time difference between France and Croatia, which sets its time zone to GMT +1 (Greenwich Mean Time) in winter, and switches to GMT+2 from March onwards.

Opening hours Croatia

To see / To do Croatia

National museums. Opening times generally vary according to the season, with longer opening hours in summer. In Zagreb, some museums and galleries close on Sunday afternoons, or even all day. Others close on Saturday afternoon or Monday. For short weekend stays in the capital, this is a must! Still in the capital, several cultural establishments are being restored following the March 2020 earthquake. At the Zagreb tourist office, ask for the free pocket magazine(Events & Performances) for a list of museums and galleries still temporarily closed.

During the low season, many rental agencies and tourist information offices close around 3 pm - 4 pm. In high season, they open non-stop all day, some take a lunch break and close around 9pm.

Enjoying yourself Croatia

In Croatia's small towns and villages, ports and seaside resorts, you'll always find a restaurant, a konoba or gostionica (tavern), a local fast-food joint, or something open in summer. Opening hours vary from one establishment to another, generally between midday and 2pm and between 7.30pm and 10pm. On the other hand, the winter break can turn historic resort centers, seaside promenades or tourist harbors into veritable culinary deserts!

If you want to treat yourself to a meal in a gourmet restaurant or a well-known establishment with a well-placed table with a view, it's best to book in advance.

Take a break Croatia

In tourist areas, cafés-bars and restaurants are generally open non-stop from 9am to midnight or 1am, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. If the establishment turns into a party venue, it may close later into the night, especially in Zagreb, in the larger cities and on the Adriatic coast ( beach bars in particular).

(To) please yourself Croatia

Food shops, supermarkets and shopping centres are mostly open from 8am to 8pm-9pm. Some close between noon and 5pm, but this is quite rare. They are sometimes open on Sunday morning. In the tourist centres, during the summer, they are generally open 7 days a week.

Get out Croatia

Many clubs and discos are only open on weekends, from 10pm, but most people arrive after midnight.