Current Time in Kaniv, Ukraine 🇺🇦
Lat/Long: 49.75° N, 31.47° E
Elevation: 85 m above sea level
Population rank: #169 of 2,866 cities in Ukraine by population
Oblast: Cherkasy
IANA Timezone: Europe/Kyiv
Solar time: clocks run about 55m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EEST
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
The time now in Kaniv, Ukraine is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Kaniv currently observes EEST, UTC+3. Kaniv keeps its clocks on UTC+02:00, in the Europe/Kyiv time zone. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. The sun is up for only about 11 hours today. Being in the temperate belt, Kaniv sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. Its elevation is a gentle 85 m. Kaniv is fairly isolated: even Moscow lies some 785 km off. A major centre in Ukraine, Kaniv keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
The sun rises over Kaniv at 07:15 and sets at 18:03, giving 10h 47m of daylight today.
Kaniv Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Kaniv
Kaniv gets 10h 48m of daylight today. Sunrise in Kaniv is at 07:15 and sunset in Kaniv is at 18:03.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 06m near the December solstice to 16h 19m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Kaniv and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Kaniv right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in Ukraine
Cities Sharing Kaniv's Time Zone (UTC+03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Kaniv.
Weather in Kaniv
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Prayer Times in Kaniv
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 15 Oct ● | 05:24 | 07:14 | 12:40 | 15:30 | 18:05 | 19:35 |
| Fri, 16 Oct | 05:26 | 07:16 | 12:39 | 15:29 | 18:03 | 19:33 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 05:28 | 07:18 | 12:39 | 15:27 | 18:00 | 19:30 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 05:29 | 07:19 | 12:39 | 15:26 | 17:59 | 19:29 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 05:31 | 07:21 | 12:39 | 15:24 | 17:57 | 19:27 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 05:32 | 07:22 | 12:38 | 15:23 | 17:55 | 19:25 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 05:34 | 07:24 | 12:38 | 15:21 | 17:53 | 19:23 |
14-day Forecast for Kaniv
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Kaniv
Sunrise
in Kaniv
↑
7:15 AM
Sunset
in Kaniv
↓
6:03 PM
Day Length
10h 47m
Dawn
in Kaniv
6:42 AM
Dusk
in Kaniv
6:36 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Kaniv
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
18.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 12:53
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 19:55
Distances & Clock Changes in Kaniv
How Far Is Kaniv From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow | 785 km | NNE (29deg) |
| Paris | 2,100 km | W (279deg) |
| London | 2,220 km | WNW (287deg) |
| Dubai | 3,413 km | SE (134deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,001 km | ESE (118deg) |
| New York | 7,612 km | NW (308deg) |
| Hong Kong | 7,622 km | E (80deg) |
| Tokyo | 8,190 km | NE (54deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Kaniv?
Kaniv next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Kaniv's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Kaniv and you would surface in the open ocean, near 49.8deg S, 148.5deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kaniv
What time is it in Kaniv right now?
The current local time in Kaniv is 05:12 on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Kaniv follows the Europe/Kyiv time zone.
What time zone is Kaniv in?
Kaniv uses the Europe/Kyiv 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 Kaniv?
Is Kaniv on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. Daylight saving time is in effect in Kaniv as of October 15, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kaniv today?
Kaniv sees sunrise at 07:15 and sunset at 18:03 today, giving 10h 47m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Kaniv tonight?
Tonight the moon over Kaniv is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 18.7%.
What is solar time in Kaniv?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Kaniv, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.