PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Minsk
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Moscow Standard Time
- IANA zone
- Europe/Minsk
- Current UTC offset
- UTC+3
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- Belarus
- Region
- Minsk City
- Population
- 1,742,124
- Coordinates
- 53.90° N, 27.57° E
- Elevation
- 222 m
Minsk is the capital of Belarus, with a population of about 1,742,124. It uses the Moscow Standard Time time zone (IANA identifier Europe/Minsk).
Minsk does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC+3 all year round. The time difference with places that do change their clocks — such as most of Europe and North America — therefore shifts by one hour twice a year.
Other cities on the same clock include Istanbul, Moscow, Baghdad, Dar es Salaam, St Petersburg, Jeddah.
Because Minsk lies at 53.90° N, 27.57° E, the length of the day changes strongly through the year: around the June solstice there are about 17 h 07 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 7 h 24 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:13 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 09 min |
| June solstice | 4:37 AM | 9:45 PM | 17 h 07 min |
| September equinox | 6:54 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 15 min |
| December solstice | 9:25 AM | 4:49 PM | 7 h 24 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Minsk in?
Minsk is in the Moscow Standard Time time zone, IANA identifier Europe/Minsk. The UTC offset is UTC+3.
Does Minsk have daylight saving time?
No. Minsk stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Minsk and New York?
In January New York is 8 hours behind Minsk, and in July it is 7 hours behind Minsk, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Minsk and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 11 hours behind Minsk, and in July it is 10 hours behind Minsk, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Minsk?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 4:37 AM and sets at about 9:45 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 9:25 AM and sets at about 4:49 PM (local time).