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Time zone facts

Time zone
Moscow Standard Time
IANA zone
Europe/Moscow
Current UTC offset
UTC+3
Daylight saving time
No
Country
Russia
Region
St. Petersburg
Population
5,351,935
Coordinates
59.94° N, 30.31° E
Elevation
11 m

St Petersburg is a city in Russia, in St. Petersburg, with a population of about 5,351,935. It uses the Moscow Standard Time time zone (IANA identifier Europe/Moscow).

St Petersburg 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 Moscow.

Because St Petersburg lies at 59.94° N, 30.31° E, the length of the day changes strongly through the year: around the June solstice there are about 18 h 51 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 5 h 53 min.

Time difference with other cities

CityLocal timeDifference
New York
Los Angeles
London
Paris
Dubai
New Delhi
Beijing
Tokyo

Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)

DateSunriseSunsetDay length
March equinox7:01 AM7:12 PM12 h 11 min
June solstice3:35 AM10:25 PM18 h 51 min
September equinox6:42 AM6:59 PM12 h 18 min
December solstice9:59 AM3:53 PM5 h 53 min

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is St Petersburg in?

St Petersburg is in the Moscow Standard Time time zone, IANA identifier Europe/Moscow. The UTC offset is UTC+3.

Does St Petersburg have daylight saving time?

No. St Petersburg stays on UTC+3 all year.

What is the time difference between St Petersburg and New York?

In January New York is 8 hours behind St Petersburg, and in July it is 7 hours behind St Petersburg, because of daylight saving time.

What is the time difference between St Petersburg and Los Angeles?

In January Los Angeles is 11 hours behind St Petersburg, and in July it is 10 hours behind St Petersburg, because of daylight saving time.

What time is sunrise and sunset in St Petersburg?

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 3:35 AM and sets at about 10:25 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 9:59 AM and sets at about 3:53 PM (local time).

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