Current Time in Kotka, Finland 🇫🇮
Lat/Long: 60.47° N, 26.95° E
Elevation: 1 m above sea level
Population rank: #18 of 481 cities in Finland by population
Region: Kymenlaakso
IANA Timezone: Europe/Helsinki
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 10m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EET
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: EEST) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Finland: EET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Finland: EEST
Daylight Hours in Kotka
Kotka gets 18h 46m of daylight today — sunrise is at 03:48 and sunset is at 22:34.
Daylight ranges from about 5h 42m near the December solstice to 19h 02m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 8 Jun ● | 01:11 | 03:48 | 13:11 | 17:51 | 22:34 | 00:04 |
| Tue, 9 Jun | 01:11 | 03:47 | 13:11 | 17:52 | 22:35 | 00:05 |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 01:11 | 03:46 | 13:11 | 17:52 | 22:36 | 00:06 |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 01:11 | 03:45 | 13:11 | 17:53 | 22:38 | 00:08 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 01:11 | 03:44 | 13:11 | 17:53 | 22:39 | 00:09 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 01:12 | 03:44 | 13:12 | 17:54 | 22:40 | 00:10 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 01:12 | 03:43 | 13:12 | 17:54 | 22:41 | 00:11 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Kotka
Sunrise
in Kotka
↑
3:48 AM
Sunset
in Kotka
↓
10:34 PM
Day Length
18h 46m
Dawn
in Kotka
2:02 AM
Dusk
in Kotka
12:19 AM
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Moon Phases & Times for Kotka
Current Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
50.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 01:46
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 12:47
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How Far Is Kotka From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow | 815 km | SE (125deg) |
| London | 1,936 km | WSW (251deg) |
| Paris | 2,021 km | WSW (241deg) |
| Dubai | 4,477 km | SE (138deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,841 km | ESE (121deg) |
| New York | 6,697 km | WNW (301deg) |
| Tokyo | 7,709 km | NE (53deg) |
| Hong Kong | 7,712 km | E (81deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Kotka?
Kotka next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Kotka's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Kotka and you would surface in the open ocean, near 60.5deg S, 153.1deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kotka
What time is it in Kotka right now?
The current local time in Kotka is 12:45 on Monday, June 08, 2026. Kotka follows the Europe/Helsinki time zone.
What time zone is Kotka in?
Kotka uses the Europe/Helsinki 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 Kotka?
Is Kotka on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Kotka is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 08, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kotka today?
Today in Kotka: sunrise is at 03:48 and sunset is at 22:34, giving 18h 46m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Kotka tonight?
The moon phase over Kotka tonight is Last Quarter with 50.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Kotka?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Kotka, clocks run about 1h 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.