Time Now in Elista, Russia 🇷🇺
Lat/Long: 46.31° N, 44.26° E
Elevation: 94 m above sea level
Population rank: #192 of 5,061 cities in Russia by population
Federal Subject: Kalmykiya Republic
IANA Timezone: Europe/Moscow
Timezone: MSK
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Local time in Elista runs on a UTC+03:00 offset (Europe/Moscow). There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. There are around 14 hours of daylight today, on the longer side of the year. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Its elevation is a gentle 94 m. Elista is fairly isolated: even Moscow lies some 1147 km off. A major centre in Russia, Elista keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
The sun rises over Elista at 05:00 and sets at 19:14, giving 14h 13m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Elista
Daylight Hours in Elista
Elista gets 14h 14m of daylight today. Sunrise in Elista is at 05:00 and sunset in Elista is at 19:14.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 35m near the December solstice to 15h 47m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Elista and Major Cities
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Cities Sharing Elista's Time Zone (UTC+03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Elista.
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Prayer Times in Elista
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 14 Aug ● | 02:55 | 04:59 | 12:07 | 16:03 | 19:15 | 20:45 |
| Sat, 15 Aug | 02:57 | 05:01 | 12:07 | 16:02 | 19:13 | 20:43 |
| Sun, 16 Aug | 02:59 | 05:02 | 12:07 | 16:02 | 19:12 | 20:42 |
| Mon, 17 Aug | 03:01 | 05:03 | 12:07 | 16:01 | 19:10 | 20:40 |
| Tue, 18 Aug | 03:03 | 05:05 | 12:06 | 16:00 | 19:08 | 20:38 |
| Wed, 19 Aug | 03:05 | 05:06 | 12:06 | 15:59 | 19:07 | 20:37 |
| Thu, 20 Aug | 03:07 | 05:07 | 12:06 | 15:58 | 19:05 | 20:35 |
14-day Forecast for Elista
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Elista
Sunrise
in Elista
↑
5:00 AM
Sunset
in Elista
↓
7:14 PM
Day Length
14h 13m
Dawn
in Elista
4:26 AM
Dusk
in Elista
7:47 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Elista
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
4.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 08:08
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 19:54
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Distances & Clock Changes in Elista
How Far Is Elista From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow | 1,147 km | NNW (339deg) |
| Dubai | 2,543 km | SSE (154deg) |
| Paris | 3,116 km | WNW (291deg) |
| London | 3,243 km | WNW (297deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,999 km | SE (130deg) |
| Hong Kong | 6,715 km | E (88deg) |
| Tokyo | 7,600 km | ENE (60deg) |
| Singapore | 7,614 km | ESE (112deg) |
Elista's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Elista and you would surface in the open ocean, near 46.3deg S, 135.7deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Elista
What time is it in Elista right now?
The current local time in Elista is 16:49 on Friday, August 14, 2026. Elista follows the Europe/Moscow time zone.
What time zone is Elista in?
Elista runs on the Europe/Moscow IANA time zone (UTC+03:00), the same zone used across the surrounding region, with the clocks shifting automatically whenever daylight saving is in force.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Elista?
Is Elista on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of August 14, 2026, Elista is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Elista today?
In Elista today the sun rises at 05:00 and sets at 19:14, giving 14h 13m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Elista tonight?
The moon phase over Elista tonight is Waxing Crescent with 4.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Elista?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Elista, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.