Penza runs on UTC+3 (MSK) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Penza and your time
Penza at a glance
| Country | Russia |
|---|---|
| Region | Penza Oblast |
| Time zone | Europe/Moscow |
| Abbreviation now | MSK |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2010 |
| Coordinates | 53.20° N, 45.01° E |
Penza time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Penza follow Europe/Moscow and do not move with the seasons. The last daylight saving period here was in 2010. Since then the offset has stayed at UTC+3.
Although Russia has 11 different offsets, Penza keeps the same time as Moscow.
Clock changes in Penza, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Penza for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Penza is
A 9:00 AM start in Penza 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 |
Because Penza keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
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, sunset and day length in Penza
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The earliest sunrise in Penza is at 3:32 AM on June 17, and the latest sunset at 8:31 PM on June 24.
Daylight through the year in Penza
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:03 AM | 6:13 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 3:33 AM | 8:31 PM | 16 h 58 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:47 AM | 5:57 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 8:12 AM | 3:44 PM | 7 h 32 min |
When the sun is highest in Penza
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Penza: solar noon falls at about 12:00 PM on standard time.
Cities near Penza
Distance is not the same as time: Saratov lies just 196 km (122 mi) away, yet its clock is 1 hour ahead of Penza.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saransk | 110 km (69 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Saratov | 196 km (122 mi) | --:-- | 1 h ahead |
| Balakovo | 229 km (142 mi) | --:-- | 1 h ahead |
| Syzran | 230 km (143 mi) | --:-- | 1 h ahead |
| Tambov | 244 km (152 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ulyanovsk | 255 km (159 mi) | --:-- | 1 h ahead |
| Arzamas | 256 km (159 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tolyatti | 290 km (180 mi) | --:-- | 1 h ahead |
Other cities on Europe/Moscow time
These cities use Europe/Moscow, the same time zone as Penza.
- Moscow
- St Petersburg
- Nizhny Novgorod
- Kazan’
- Rostov-on-Don
- Voronezh
- Krasnodar
- Yaroslavl
- Makhachkala
- Ryazan
- Naberezhnye Chelny
- Lipetsk
More cities in Russia
- Moscow
- St Petersburg
- Novosibirsk
- Yekaterinburg
- Nizhny Novgorod
- Kazan’
- Chelyabinsk
- Omsk
- Samara
- Rostov-on-Don
- Ufa
- Krasnoyarsk
All time zones and cities in Russia
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Penza in?
Penza uses the Europe/Moscow time zone, which is UTC+3 (MSK) all year.
Does Penza use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Penza last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2010 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Penza and New York?
Penza 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 Penza does not.
Is Penza on the same time as Moscow?
Yes. Penza and Moscow both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Penza?
About 16 hours 58 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 7 hours 32 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.