Homyel keeps UTC+3 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Homyel and your time
Homyel at a glance
| Country | Belarus |
|---|---|
| Region | Homyel’ Voblasc’ |
| Time zone | Europe/Minsk |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2010 |
| Coordinates | 52.43° N, 30.98° E |
Which time zone Homyel uses
Local time in Homyel is UTC+3 year round, under the Europe/Minsk rules. Daylight saving time was used in the past, most recently in 2010, and no future change is scheduled.
Homyel is on the same time as the rest of Belarus, including the capital, Minsk.
Clock changes in Homyel, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Homyel for 2026 or 2027.
Homyel time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Homyel is 1:00 AM in New York, 5:00 PM in Sydney and 10:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 7 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 11 h behind | 11 h behind | 10 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 2 h behind | 5 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 1 h behind | 6 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 7 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 2 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min ahead | 5 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 3 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 2 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 7 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 5 h |
Homyel never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Daylight in Homyel
Today
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Over the year, daylight in Homyel grows from 7 hours 40 minutes to 16 hours 49 minutes and back, a swing of 9 hours 9 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Homyel
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:59 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:33 AM | 9:23 PM | 16 h 49 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:43 AM | 6:53 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 9:04 AM | 4:44 PM | 7 h 40 min |
Clock time and sun time in Homyel
The clock in Homyel runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 12:55 PM on standard time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Cities near Homyel
Only 105 km (66 mi) away, Chernihiv in Ukraine is 1 hour behind Homyel. Crossing between the two means resetting your watch.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chernihiv (Ukraine) | 105 km (66 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| Mazyr | 127 km (79 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Babruysk | 143 km (89 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mogilev | 169 km (105 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Brovary (Ukraine) | 214 km (133 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| Kyiv (Ukraine) | 222 km (138 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| Orsha | 234 km (146 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bryansk (Russia) | 243 km (151 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Homyel in?
Homyel uses the Europe/Minsk time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Homyel use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Homyel last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2010 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Homyel and New York?
Homyel is 8 hours ahead of New York in January and 7 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Homyel does not.
Is Homyel on the same time as Minsk?
Yes. Homyel and Minsk both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Homyel?
About 16 hours 49 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 7 hours 40 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Homyel?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Homyel lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 12:55 PM on standard time.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.