Kirov runs on UTC+3 (MSK) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Kirov and your time
Kirov at a glance
| Country | Russia |
|---|---|
| Region | Kirov Oblast |
| Time zone | Europe/Kirov |
| Abbreviation now | MSK |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2010 |
| Coordinates | 58.60° N, 49.66° E |
Kirov time zone and clock changes
Kirov follows the Europe/Kirov time zone and stays on UTC+3 all year. Clocks here last changed for daylight saving time in 2010; the tz database lists no change after that.
Russia spans 11 offsets. Kirov shares its time with the capital, Moscow.
Clock changes in Kirov, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Kirov for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Kirov is
Take 9:00 AM in Kirov: the clock reads 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moscow | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time | 8 h |
| 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 |
Kirov 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 Kirov
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Seasons decide the light in Kirov. The longest day has 18 hours 22 minutes of daylight and the shortest only 6 hours 18 minutes, a difference of 12 hours 4 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Kirov
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:44 AM | 5:55 PM | 12 h 11 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 2:32 AM | 8:54 PM | 18 h 22 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:28 AM | 5:39 PM | 12 h 11 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 8:31 AM | 2:48 PM | 6 h 18 min |
When the sun is highest in Kirov
Kirov lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 11:40 AM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Kirov
Distance is not the same as time: Glazov lies just 182 km (113 mi) away, yet its clock is 1 hour ahead of Kirov.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glazov | 182 km (113 mi) | --:-- | 1 h ahead |
| Yoshkar-Ola | 242 km (150 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Izhevsk | 286 km (178 mi) | --:-- | 1 h ahead |
More cities in Russia
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- Rostov-on-Don
- Ufa
- Krasnoyarsk
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Tools for time in Kirov
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kirov in?
Kirov uses the Europe/Kirov time zone, which is UTC+3 (MSK) all year.
Does Kirov use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Kirov last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2010 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Kirov and New York?
Kirov 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 Kirov does not.
Is Kirov on the same time as Moscow?
Yes. Kirov and Moscow both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Kirov?
About 18 hours 22 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 6 hours 18 minutes of daylight.
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.