Current Time in Makhachkala, Russia 🇷🇺
Lat/Long: 42.98° N, 47.5° E
Elevation: 4 m above sea level
Population rank: #27 of 5,061 cities in Russia by population
Federal Subject: Dagestan Republic
IANA Timezone: Europe/Moscow
Solar time: clocks run about 10m behind the sun
Timezone: MSK
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Makhachkala is in the Europe/Moscow time zone (UTC+03:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Makhachkala, Russia, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Makhachkala
Makhachkala gets 15h 21m of daylight today. Sunrise in Makhachkala is at 04:11 and sunset in Makhachkala is at 19:32.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 00m near the December solstice to 15h 21m near the June solstice.
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Prayer Times in Makhachkala
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 21 Jun ● | 01:46 | 04:10 | 11:51 | 15:56 | 19:32 | 21:02 |
| Mon, 22 Jun | 01:46 | 04:11 | 11:51 | 15:56 | 19:32 | 21:02 |
| Tue, 23 Jun | 01:47 | 04:11 | 11:52 | 15:57 | 19:32 | 21:02 |
| Wed, 24 Jun | 01:47 | 04:11 | 11:52 | 15:57 | 19:32 | 21:02 |
| Thu, 25 Jun | 01:48 | 04:12 | 11:52 | 15:57 | 19:33 | 21:03 |
| Fri, 26 Jun | 01:48 | 04:12 | 11:52 | 15:57 | 19:33 | 21:03 |
| Sat, 27 Jun | 01:49 | 04:12 | 11:52 | 15:57 | 19:33 | 21:03 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Makhachkala
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Moon Phases & Times for Makhachkala
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How Far Is Makhachkala From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow | 1,587 km | NNW (337deg) |
| Dubai | 2,100 km | SSE (158deg) |
| Paris | 3,500 km | WNW (297deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,565 km | SE (130deg) |
| London | 3,648 km | WNW (302deg) |
| Hong Kong | 6,472 km | E (88deg) |
| Singapore | 7,234 km | ESE (113deg) |
| Tokyo | 7,557 km | ENE (61deg) |
Makhachkala's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Makhachkala and you would surface in the open ocean, near 43.0deg S, 132.5deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Makhachkala
What time is it in Makhachkala right now?
The current local time in Makhachkala is 06:57 on Sunday, June 21, 2026. Makhachkala follows the Europe/Moscow time zone.
What time zone is Makhachkala in?
Makhachkala 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 Makhachkala?
Makhachkala is UTC+03:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Makhachkala local time, shift the clock 03:00 hours forward.
Is Makhachkala on daylight saving time right now?
No — Makhachkala is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 21, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Makhachkala today?
Today in Makhachkala: sunrise is at 04:11 and sunset is at 19:32, giving 15h 21m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Makhachkala tonight?
The moon phase over Makhachkala tonight is Waxing Crescent with 42.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Makhachkala?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Makhachkala, clocks run about 10m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.