Tartu — time and weather
Tartu is a city in Estonia, in the Europe/Tallinn time zone. This page shows the current local time in Tartu and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Tartu
Local time in Tartu is based on the Europe/Tallinn time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
Estonia is a small Baltic country known for its digital society, medieval Tallinn and vast forests. It is ideal for short city breaks and relaxed nature trips.
More about the country: Estonia →What to see in Tartu
Sights and historical places
- The University of Tartu — Estonia's oldest, founded in 1632
- Raekoja Square with its Baroque town hall and the Kissing Students fountain
- Toomemägi Hill with the ruins of the cathedral and the old observatory
- The bohemian Supilinn district with its colourful wooden houses
Museums
- The Estonian National Museum — the country's largest museum, devoted to Estonian culture and daily life
- The AHHAA Science Centre, with interactive experiments for the whole family
- The University of Tartu Museum, housed in the former cathedral
Where to spend time
- A walk along the Emajõgi river embankment, with boat or paddleboard rental in summer
- Coffee in the student cafés around the Town Hall Square
- Summers in Toomemägi and Tähtvere parks, with open-air festivals
Local cuisine
Tartu is full of student bistros and craft beer bars — try seasonal dishes with local river fish and cheeses from southern Estonia.