Astrakhan keeps UTC+4 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Astrakhan and your time
Astrakhan at a glance
| Country | Russia |
|---|---|
| Region | Astrakhan Oblast |
| Time zone | Europe/Astrakhan |
| UTC offset now | UTC+4 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2010 |
| Coordinates | 46.35° N, 48.04° E |
Astrakhan time zone and clock changes
Astrakhan follows the Europe/Astrakhan time zone and stays on UTC+4 all year. Clocks here last changed for daylight saving time in 2010; the tz database lists no change after that.
Russia uses 11 offsets, and Astrakhan is not on the same time as the capital: right now Moscow is 1 hour behind Astrakhan.
Clock changes in Astrakhan, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Astrakhan for 2026 or 2027.
Astrakhan time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Astrakhan, it is 12:00 AM in New York, 4:00 PM in Sydney and 9:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moscow | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 7 h |
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | 8 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 12 h behind | 12 h behind | 11 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 3 h behind | 4 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 2 h behind | 5 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time | 8 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 1 h 30 min ahead | 1 h 30 min ahead | 1 h 30 min ahead | 6 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 4 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 3 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 1 h |
| UTC | --:-- | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h |
Astrakhan 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.
Sunrise and sunset in Astrakhan
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Over the year, daylight in Astrakhan grows from 8 hours 36 minutes to 15 hours 48 minutes and back, a swing of 7 hours 12 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Astrakhan
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:51 AM | 7:00 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:56 AM | 8:44 PM | 15 h 48 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:36 AM | 6:44 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 8:29 AM | 5:04 PM | 8 h 36 min |
When the sun is highest in Astrakhan
Astrakhan sits well west of the centre of its time zone. On average the sun reaches its highest point at about 12:50 PM on standard time, not at 12:00. Mornings stay dark longer and evenings stay light later than the clock suggests.
Cities near Astrakhan
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elista | 291 km (181 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Astrakhan in?
Astrakhan uses the Europe/Astrakhan time zone, which is UTC+4 all year.
Does Astrakhan use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Astrakhan last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2010 and now stays on UTC+4 all year.
What is the time difference between Astrakhan and New York?
Astrakhan is 9 hours ahead of New York in January and 8 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Astrakhan does not.
Is Astrakhan on the same time as Moscow?
No. Moscow is 1 hour behind Astrakhan, because Russia uses more than one offset.
How long is the longest day in Astrakhan?
About 15 hours 48 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 8 hours 36 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Astrakhan?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Astrakhan lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 12:50 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.