Time Now in Chernihiv, Ukraine 🇺🇦
Lat/Long: 51.51° N, 31.28° E
Elevation: 127 m above sea level
Population rank: #16 of 2,866 cities in Ukraine by population
Oblast: Chernihiv
IANA Timezone: Europe/Kyiv
Solar time: clocks run about 55m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EET
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: EEST) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Ukraine: EET, MSK
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Ukraine: EEST
Local time in Chernihiv runs on a UTC+02:00 offset (Europe/Kyiv). Daylight saving time is in effect right now, so the city is an hour ahead of its standard offset. The sun is up for roughly 16 hours today, deep into the long days of the season. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Its elevation is a gentle 127 m. Chernihiv is fairly isolated: even Moscow lies some 630 km off. As one of Ukraine's largest cities, Chernihiv is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
Today Chernihiv sees 15h 58m between a 05:01 sunrise and a 21:00 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Chernihiv
Daylight Hours in Chernihiv
Chernihiv gets 15h 58m of daylight today. Sunrise in Chernihiv is at 05:01 and sunset in Chernihiv is at 21:00.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 49m near the December solstice to 16h 38m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Chernihiv and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Chernihiv
What time is it in Chernihiv right now?
Right now it is 00:58 (EEST) in Chernihiv; the clock at the top of the page ticks every second.
Which time zone does Chernihiv use?
The time zone for Chernihiv is Europe/Kyiv (standard offset UTC+02:00).
Does Chernihiv observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Chernihiv is currently on daylight saving time, and its clocks next change on October 25, 2026.
What is the time difference for Chernihiv?
With an offset of UTC+02:00, midday UTC corresponds to about 15:00 in Chernihiv.
Cities Sharing Chernihiv's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Chernihiv.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 20 Jul ● | 01:01 | 05:01 | 13:01 | 17:17 | 21:01 | 22:31 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 01:01 | 05:02 | 13:01 | 17:17 | 21:00 | 22:30 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 01:01 | 05:03 | 13:01 | 17:16 | 20:58 | 22:28 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 01:01 | 05:05 | 13:01 | 17:16 | 20:57 | 22:27 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 01:16 | 05:06 | 13:01 | 17:15 | 20:56 | 22:26 |
| Sat, 25 Jul | 01:30 | 05:07 | 13:01 | 17:15 | 20:54 | 22:24 |
| Sun, 26 Jul | 01:39 | 05:09 | 13:01 | 17:14 | 20:53 | 22:23 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Chernihiv
Sunrise
in Chernihiv
↑
5:01 AM
Sunset
in Chernihiv
↓
9:00 PM
Day Length
15h 58m
Dawn
in Chernihiv
4:17 AM
Dusk
in Chernihiv
9:44 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Chernihiv
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
34.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 12:44
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:07
Distances & Clock Changes in Chernihiv
How Far Is Chernihiv From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow | 630 km | NE (39deg) |
| Paris | 2,067 km | W (273deg) |
| London | 2,157 km | WNW (282deg) |
| Dubai | 3,561 km | SE (136deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,106 km | ESE (119deg) |
| New York | 7,482 km | NW (308deg) |
| Hong Kong | 7,603 km | E (81deg) |
| Tokyo | 8,085 km | NE (54deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Chernihiv?
Chernihiv next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Chernihiv's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Chernihiv and you would surface in the open ocean, near 51.5deg S, 148.7deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chernihiv
What time is it in Chernihiv right now?
The current local time in Chernihiv is 00:58 on Monday, July 20, 2026. Chernihiv follows the Europe/Kyiv time zone.
What time zone is Chernihiv in?
Chernihiv uses the Europe/Kyiv IANA time zone (UTC+02:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Chernihiv?
Is Chernihiv on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Chernihiv is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 20, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Chernihiv today?
Today in Chernihiv: sunrise is at 05:01 and sunset is at 21:00, giving 15h 58m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Chernihiv tonight?
The moon phase over Chernihiv tonight is Waxing Crescent with 34.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Chernihiv?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Chernihiv, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.