Current Time in Nikel, Russia 🇷🇺
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Nikel ranks
#4 for most northerly.
Lat/Long: 69.41° N, 30.22° E
Elevation: 98 m above sea level
Population rank: #1062 of 5,061 cities in Russia by population
Federal Subject: Murmansk
IANA Timezone: Europe/Moscow
Solar time: clocks run about 1h ahead of the sun
Timezone: MSK
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
The time now in Nikel, Russia is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Nikel currently observes MSK, UTC+3. Local time in Nikel runs on a UTC+03:00 offset (Europe/Moscow). Nikel does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. This close to the pole, daylight is extreme: near-endless around midsummer and almost absent at midwinter. Its elevation is a gentle 98 m. Nikel is fairly isolated: even Moscow lies some 1562 km off. Nikel is a smaller locality in Russia, handy to pin down before scheduling a call across time zones.
Nikel Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Nikel
Nikel gets 9h 10m of daylight today. Sunrise in Nikel is at 08:09 and sunset in Nikel is at 17:19.
Time Difference Between Nikel and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Nikel right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in Russia
Cities Sharing Nikel's Time Zone (UTC+03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Nikel.
Weather in Nikel
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Prayer Times in Nikel
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 15 Oct ● | 04:40 | 08:07 | 12:45 | 14:30 | 17:22 | 18:52 |
| Fri, 16 Oct | 04:44 | 08:11 | 12:44 | 14:27 | 17:18 | 18:48 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 04:48 | 08:15 | 12:44 | 14:24 | 17:13 | 18:43 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 04:52 | 08:19 | 12:44 | 14:21 | 17:08 | 18:38 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 04:56 | 08:23 | 12:44 | 14:18 | 17:04 | 18:34 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 05:00 | 08:28 | 12:43 | 14:15 | 16:59 | 18:29 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 05:04 | 08:32 | 12:43 | 14:12 | 16:55 | 18:25 |
14-day Forecast for Nikel
Moon Phases & Times for Nikel
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
19.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Moon does not rise soon
Next Moonset
↓
Moon is continuously below horizon
Distances & Clock Changes in Nikel
How Far Is Nikel From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow | 1,562 km | SSE (163deg) |
| London | 2,540 km | SW (234deg) |
| Paris | 2,731 km | SW (228deg) |
| Dubai | 5,183 km | SSE (148deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,294 km | SE (130deg) |
| New York | 6,335 km | WNW (299deg) |
| Tokyo | 7,027 km | ENE (59deg) |
| Hong Kong | 7,456 km | E (87deg) |
Nikel's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Nikel and you would surface in the open ocean, near 69.4deg S, 149.8deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nikel
What time is it in Nikel right now?
The current local time in Nikel is 06:56 on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Nikel follows the Europe/Moscow time zone.
What time zone is Nikel in?
Nikel 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 Nikel?
Is Nikel on daylight saving time right now?
No — Nikel is not currently observing daylight saving time as of October 15, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Nikel tonight?
Over Nikel tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 19.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Nikel?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Nikel, clocks run about 1h ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.