Time Now in Kandalaksha, Russia 🇷🇺
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Kandalaksha ranks
#17 for most northerly.
Lat/Long: 67.15° N, 32.41° E
Elevation: 29 m above sea level
Population rank: #547 of 5,061 cities in Russia by population
Federal Subject: Murmansk
IANA Timezone: Europe/Moscow
Solar time: clocks run about 50m ahead of the sun
Timezone: MSK
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Kandalaksha keeps its clocks on UTC+03:00, in the Europe/Moscow time zone. Kandalaksha does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. At a near-polar latitude, Kandalaksha can see the sun barely set in summer and barely rise in winter. At about 29 m, Kandalaksha is practically at sea level. The nearest big city, Moscow, is a distant 1296 km away. Modest in size, Kandalaksha still needs an exact local time for planning across borders.
Time & Daylight in Kandalaksha
Daylight Hours in Kandalaksha
Kandalaksha gets 10h 52m of daylight today. Sunrise in Kandalaksha is at 07:12 and sunset in Kandalaksha is at 18:04.
Time Difference Between Kandalaksha and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Kandalaksha right now.
Best Time to Call Kandalaksha
How standard business hours (9:00 to 17:00) in major hubs line up with the clock in Kandalaksha:
Other Cities in Russia with Local Time
Cities Sharing Kandalaksha's Time Zone (UTC+03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Kandalaksha.
Weather in Kandalaksha
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Kandalaksha
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 4 Oct ● | 03:59 | 07:11 | 12:39 | 15:04 | 18:07 | 19:37 |
| Mon, 5 Oct | 04:03 | 07:14 | 12:38 | 15:01 | 18:03 | 19:33 |
| Tue, 6 Oct | 04:07 | 07:17 | 12:38 | 14:58 | 17:59 | 19:29 |
| Wed, 7 Oct | 04:11 | 07:21 | 12:38 | 14:55 | 17:55 | 19:25 |
| Thu, 8 Oct | 04:15 | 07:24 | 12:38 | 14:52 | 17:51 | 19:21 |
| Fri, 9 Oct | 04:19 | 07:28 | 12:37 | 14:49 | 17:47 | 19:17 |
| Sat, 10 Oct | 04:23 | 07:31 | 12:37 | 14:47 | 17:43 | 19:13 |
14-day Forecast for Kandalaksha
Moon Phases & Times for Kandalaksha
Current Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
44.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Moon is continuously above horizon
Next Moonset
↓
Moon does not set soon
Distances & Clock Changes in Kandalaksha
How Far Is Kandalaksha From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow | 1,296 km | SSE (165deg) |
| London | 2,483 km | WSW (242deg) |
| Paris | 2,644 km | SW (235deg) |
| Dubai | 4,921 km | SSE (150deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,063 km | SE (131deg) |
| New York | 6,539 km | WNW (302deg) |
| Tokyo | 7,077 km | ENE (60deg) |
| Hong Kong | 7,376 km | E (88deg) |
Kandalaksha's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Kandalaksha and you would surface in the open ocean, near 67.2deg S, 147.6deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kandalaksha
What time is it in Kandalaksha right now?
The current local time in Kandalaksha is 03:45 on Sunday, October 04, 2026. Kandalaksha follows the Europe/Moscow time zone.
What time zone is Kandalaksha in?
Kandalaksha uses the Europe/Moscow IANA time zone (UTC+03:00). 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 Kandalaksha?
Kandalaksha is UTC+03:00 right now. To convert UTC to Kandalaksha local time, shift the clock 03:00 hours forward.
Is Kandalaksha on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Kandalaksha as of October 04, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Kandalaksha tonight?
Over Kandalaksha tonight the moon shows a Last Quarter phase at 44.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Kandalaksha?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Kandalaksha, clocks run about 50m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.