Is Kaunas good for remote work?
Kaunas draws a steady stream of remote workers, and the numbers explain why. On our scorecard it earns 3.8/5 overall. Internet is rated 4.6/5 — very fast for video calls and large uploads. Safety comes in at 4.5/5, which in practice means the city is very safe.
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Cost of living in Kaunas
A single remote worker should budget roughly $1,300 per month in Kaunas. That makes it cheaper than about 72% of the Europe cities we track. As a working split: expect around $546 for a comfortable one-bedroom or studio, $312 on food and eating out, $117 for a coworking membership or café budget, $104 on local transport, and roughly $221 for everything else. Currency fluctuations move these numbers — check the live exchange rate on this page before you commit.
Internet, workspaces and getting set up
Connectivity in Kaunas is very fast (rated 4.6/5). Fixed broadband in serviced apartments and coliving spaces is usually the safe bet; before signing a longer lease, run a speed test at the actual unit. For mobile data, an eSIM ordered before you land removes airport friction — see the connectivity options listed above on this page. Day to day, the city is rated 4.4/5 for walkability, so most errands happen on foot.
Best time to visit Kaunas
Climate scores 3.4/5 here. The most comfortable window is typically May to September for long days, or April and October for milder weather. Air quality averages very good (4/5). Daylight swings matter for remote schedules: sunrise is around 03:28 (solar time) in June and 08:31 in December.
Time zone and working with global teams
Kaunas sits in the Europe/Vilnius time zone (UTC+3). Clocks change with daylight saving here, so offsets shift twice a year. In practical terms the city runs 2 hours ahead of London and 7 hours ahead of New York, which shapes your meeting windows with European and US teams. Check the live time in Kaunas or plan calls with our Meeting Planner.
Money, language and staying legal
The main language is Lithuanian, and the international dialing code is +370. Visa rules depend on your passport — the Lithuania guide covers the digital-nomad and remote-work options, and public holidays in Lithuania are worth checking before planning arrival dates. Useful planning tools: Meeting Planner · Jet Lag Calculator · Business Day Calculator · Working Hours Calculator · Age Calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kaunas in?
Kaunas uses the Europe/Vilnius time zone, which is UTC+3 in mid-year. See the live local time on our Kaunas clock page.
Does Kaunas observe daylight saving time?
Yes — clocks shift twice a year, so the UTC offset changes between winter and summer.
What is the time difference between Kaunas and London?
Kaunas is 2 hours ahead of London (mid-year reference; daylight saving can shift this by an hour).
What is the time difference between Kaunas and New York?
Kaunas is 7 hours ahead of New York (mid-year reference; daylight saving can shift this by an hour).
What is the time difference between Kaunas and Los Angeles?
Kaunas is 10 hours ahead of Los Angeles (mid-year reference; daylight saving can shift this by an hour).
What is the time difference between Kaunas and Paris?
Kaunas is 1 hour ahead of Paris (mid-year reference; daylight saving can shift this by an hour).
What is the time difference between Kaunas and Dubai?
Kaunas is 1 hour behind Dubai (mid-year reference; daylight saving can shift this by an hour).
What is the time difference between Kaunas and Singapore?
Kaunas is 5 hours behind Singapore (mid-year reference; daylight saving can shift this by an hour).
What is the time difference between Kaunas and Tokyo?
Kaunas is 6 hours behind Tokyo (mid-year reference; daylight saving can shift this by an hour).
What is the time difference between Kaunas and Sydney?
Kaunas is 7 hours behind Sydney (mid-year reference; daylight saving can shift this by an hour).
What language is spoken in Kaunas?
The primary language is Lithuanian.
What is the dialing code for Kaunas?
Dial +370 for Lithuania, then the local number.
How expensive is Kaunas for a digital nomad?
Plan on roughly $1,300 per month for a single person, covering rent, food, coworking and transport.
Is Kaunas cheap compared with other Europe cities?
It is cheaper than about 72% of the Europe hubs we track.
Is Kaunas safe?
Safety is rated 4.5/5 on our scorecard — very safe.
How fast is the internet in Kaunas?
Connectivity is rated 4.6/5 — very fast.
Is Kaunas good for remote work?
It scores 3.8/5 overall for remote work on TimeDateLive, based on cost, internet, safety and lifestyle data.
Is Kaunas walkable?
Walkability is rated 4.4/5.
How is the nightlife in Kaunas?
Nightlife and fun score 3.9/5.
How is the air quality in Kaunas?
Air quality averages 4/5; the live AQI reading is on this page.
What is the best time of year to visit Kaunas?
Generally May to September for long days, or April and October for milder weather.
What country is Kaunas in?
Kaunas is in Lithuania, Europe.
What time is sunrise in Kaunas in June?
Around 03:28 local solar time in mid-June; the exact minute varies with daylight saving and longitude.
What time is sunrise in Kaunas in December?
Around 08:31 local solar time in mid-December.
Does Kaunas have a digital nomad visa?
Visa access depends on your passport — see the Lithuania visa guide for current options.
When are the public holidays in Lithuania?
The full list is on our Lithuania public holidays page.