Sevastopol runs on UTC+3 (MSK) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Sevastopol and your time
Sevastopol at a glance
| Country | Ukraine |
|---|---|
| Region | Sevastopol City |
| Time zone | Europe/Simferopol |
| Abbreviation now | MSK |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2013 |
| Coordinates | 44.61° N, 33.52° E |
Which time zone Sevastopol uses
Sevastopol follows the Europe/Simferopol time zone and stays on UTC+3 all year. Clocks here last changed for daylight saving time in 2013; the tz database lists no change after that.
Check the season when booking with the capital: Kyiv is 1 hour behind Sevastopol in January and same time in July.
Clock changes in Sevastopol, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Sevastopol for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Sevastopol is
When it is 9:00 AM in Sevastopol, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyiv | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | Same time | 7 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 |
Sevastopol 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Daylight in Sevastopol
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
The earliest sunrise in Sevastopol is at 5:00 AM on June 15, and the latest sunset at 8:35 PM on June 26.
Daylight through the year in Sevastopol
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:49 AM | 6:58 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:01 AM | 8:35 PM | 15 h 34 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:34 AM | 6:42 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 8:20 AM | 5:08 PM | 8 h 49 min |
When the sun is highest in Sevastopol
The clock in Sevastopol runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 12:45 PM on standard time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Places close to Sevastopol
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simferopol | 61 km (38 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yevpatoriya | 67 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kerch | 247 km (153 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Melitopol | 288 km (179 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| Mykolayiv | 289 km (179 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Sevastopol in?
Sevastopol uses the Europe/Simferopol time zone, which is UTC+3 (MSK) all year.
Does Sevastopol use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Sevastopol last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2013 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Sevastopol and New York?
Sevastopol 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 Sevastopol does not.
Is Sevastopol on the same time as Kyiv?
Not all year. Kyiv is 1 hour behind Sevastopol in January and same time in July.
How long is the longest day in Sevastopol?
About 15 hours 34 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 8 hours 49 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Sevastopol?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Sevastopol lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 12:45 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.