Current Time in Asia/Srednekolymsk Time Zone
IANA Name: Asia/Srednekolymsk
Standard Offset: UTC +11:00
Daylight Saving: No
Currently Observing DST: No ❌
Asia/Srednekolymsk Time Zone: A Complete Guide
Asia/Srednekolymsk is a time zone identifier from the IANA Time Zone Database. It covers a portion of northeastern Russia and uses a fixed offset of UTC+11:00 year-round, with no daylight saving time. This article provides a detailed overview of the zone, its offset, usage, and practical scheduling advice.
Where Asia/Srednekolymsk Applies
This zone is used exclusively in Russia, specifically in the Sakha Republic (Yakutia) and parts of the Magadan Oblast. The anchor city is Srednekolymsk, a town located on the Kolyma River. Other populated areas include the towns of Zyryanka and Srednekolymsk itself. The zone covers a sparsely populated region of eastern Siberia.
Offset and Abbreviation
The standard offset is UTC+11:00, meaning local time is 11 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time. The common abbreviation for this offset is +11, but local designations such as SRET (Srednekolymsk Time) are used informally. Because the zone does not observe daylight saving time, the offset remains constant throughout the year.
Daylight Saving Time Behavior
Russia permanently abolished daylight saving time in 2014, and Asia/Srednekolymsk has not observed DST since then. Prior to 2014, the region followed DST shifts, but currently the offset is fixed at UTC+11:00 all year. This means there are no clock changes, and the time difference with zones that do observe DST can vary seasonally.
Countries and Cities
The only country using Asia/Srednekolymsk is Russia. Key cities and towns include:
- Srednekolymsk (anchor city)
- Zyryanka
- Verkhnekolymsk
- Ust-Srednekan
These settlements are located in the Sakha Republic and Magadan Oblast, with a combined population of a few thousand people.
Business Hours and Scheduling Calls
Asia/Srednekolymsk is on UTC+11:00. Typical business hours (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time) correspond to 22:00 to 06:00 UTC. For scheduling with other zones:
- Moscow (UTC+3): Srednekolymsk is 8 hours ahead. When it is 9 AM in Srednekolymsk, it is 1 AM in Moscow.
- Tokyo (UTC+9): Srednekolymsk is 2 hours ahead. 9 AM in Srednekolymsk is 7 AM in Tokyo.
- New York (UTC-5, EST): Srednekolymsk is 16 hours ahead. 9 AM in Srednekolymsk is 5 PM the previous day in New York.
- London (UTC+0, GMT): Srednekolymsk is 11 hours ahead. 9 AM in Srednekolymsk is 10 PM the previous day in London.
Because the zone does not observe DST, the time difference with zones that do change shifts twice a year. For example, during summer, New York (EDT, UTC-4) is 15 hours behind Srednekolymsk, while in winter it is 16 hours behind.
Other Zones at the Same Offset
Several other IANA zones share the same standard offset of UTC+11:00: Antarctica/Macquarie, Asia/Magadan, Asia/Sakhalin, Australia/Hobart, Australia/Lord_Howe, Australia/Melbourne, Australia/Sydney, Pacific/Bougainville, Pacific/Efate, Pacific/Guadalcanal, Pacific/Kosrae, Pacific/Noumea. However, many of these zones observe daylight saving time, so their actual offset may differ during part of the year. Only zones that do not observe DST (like Asia/Srednekolymsk, Asia/Magadan, Asia/Sakhalin, Pacific/Bougainville, Pacific/Kosrae) remain at UTC+11:00 year-round.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current time in Asia/Srednekolymsk?
The current time can be found by checking a world clock for Srednekolymsk, Russia. The zone uses UTC+11:00 year-round.
Does Asia/Srednekolymsk observe daylight saving time?
No, Asia/Srednekolymsk does not observe daylight saving time. The offset is fixed at UTC+11:00 all year.
Which countries use Asia/Srednekolymsk?
Only Russia uses this time zone, specifically the Sakha Republic and parts of Magadan Oblast.
What is the abbreviation for Asia/Srednekolymsk time?
The common abbreviation is SRET (Srednekolymsk Time), though +11 is also used.
How many hours ahead is Asia/Srednekolymsk from Moscow?
Asia/Srednekolymsk is 8 hours ahead of Moscow (UTC+3).
What other time zones share the same offset as Asia/Srednekolymsk?
Other zones at UTC+11:00 include Asia/Magadan, Asia/Sakhalin, Australia/Hobart, and Pacific/Guadalcanal, among others. Note that some of these observe DST.