Current local time in Sochi, Russia
MSK · UTC+03:00 · Moscow Standard Time
About Sochi
Sochi, Krasnodar, Russia uses the Moscow Standard Time time zone (Europe/Moscow), currently UTC+03:00. Population: about 327,608.
| Country: | Russia |
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| State / region: | Krasnodar |
| Coordinates: | 43°36′N / 39°44′E |
| Population: | 327,608 |
| Currency: | Russian ruble (RUB) |
| Languages: | Russian |
| Country calling code: | +7 |
Time zone in Sochi
| IANA time zone: | Europe/Moscow |
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| Time zone name: | Moscow Standard Time (MSK) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+03:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in Russia: | 26 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Sochi does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Sochi today
| Sunrise: | 06:42 |
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| Sunset: | 17:28 |
| Solar noon: | 12:05 |
| Day length: | 10h 46m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:13 – 17:57 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (MSK) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Sochi
- London+2 hSochi is 2 hours ahead of London
- New York+7 hSochi is 7 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+2 hSochi is 2 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Sochi time
What time zone is Sochi in?
Sochi uses the IANA time zone Europe/Moscow (Moscow Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+03:00.
Does Sochi observe daylight saving time?
Sochi does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Sochi and London?
Right now Sochi is 2 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Sochi and New York?
Right now Sochi is 7 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.