Volgograd runs on UTC+3 (MSK) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Volgograd and your time
Volgograd at a glance
| Country | Russia |
|---|---|
| Region | Volgograd Oblast |
| Time zone | Europe/Volgograd |
| Abbreviation now | MSK |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2010 |
| Coordinates | 48.71° N, 44.50° E |
Time zone in Volgograd
Local time in Volgograd is UTC+3 year round, under the Europe/Volgograd rules. Daylight saving time was used in the past, most recently in 2010, and no future change is scheduled.
Russia spans 11 offsets. Volgograd shares its time with the capital, Moscow.
Clock changes in Volgograd, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Volgograd for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Volgograd and other cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Volgograd, it 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Because Volgograd 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in Volgograd
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Over the year, daylight in Volgograd grows from 8 hours 16 minutes to 16 hours 10 minutes and back, a swing of 7 hours 54 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Volgograd
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:05 AM | 6:15 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 3:59 AM | 8:09 PM | 16 h 10 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:50 AM | 5:58 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:52 AM | 4:08 PM | 8 h 16 min |
Clock time and sun time in Volgograd
Volgograd lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:00 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Volgograd
All the places listed below keep the same time as Volgograd.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volzhsky | 22 km (14 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kamyshin | 167 km (104 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Volgodonsk | 219 km (136 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Elista | 268 km (167 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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- Rostov-on-Don
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Volgograd in?
Volgograd uses the Europe/Volgograd time zone, which is UTC+3 (MSK) all year.
Does Volgograd use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Volgograd last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2010 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Volgograd and New York?
Volgograd 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 Volgograd does not.
Is Volgograd on the same time as Moscow?
Yes. Volgograd and Moscow both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Volgograd?
About 16 hours 10 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 8 hours 16 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.