Time Now in Nizhniy Novgorod, Russia 🇷🇺
Lat/Long: 56.33° N, 44° E
Elevation: 141 m above sea level
Population rank: #5 of 5,061 cities in Russia by population
Federal Subject: Nizhny Novgorod Oblast
IANA Timezone: Europe/Moscow
Timezone: MSK
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Nizhniy Novgorod keeps its clocks on UTC+03:00, in the Europe/Moscow time zone. Nizhniy Novgorod does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Today brings about 16 hours of daylight, one of the longest stretches of the year. So far from the equator, Nizhniy Novgorod swings between very long summer days and very short winter ones. Nizhniy Novgorod sits at a modest 141 m above sea level. The nearest big city, Moscow, is a distant 401 km away. As one of Russia's largest cities, Nizhniy Novgorod is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
Nizhniy Novgorod gets 16h 29m of daylight today, with sunrise at 03:55 and sunset at 20:24.
Time & Daylight in Nizhniy Novgorod
Daylight Hours in Nizhniy Novgorod
Nizhniy Novgorod gets 16h 29m of daylight today. Sunrise in Nizhniy Novgorod is at 03:55 and sunset in Nizhniy Novgorod is at 20:24.
Daylight ranges from about 6h 51m near the December solstice to 17h 42m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 26 Jul ● | 00:10 | 03:54 | 12:10 | 16:31 | 20:26 | 21:56 |
| Mon, 27 Jul | 00:10 | 03:56 | 12:10 | 16:30 | 20:24 | 21:54 |
| Tue, 28 Jul | 00:10 | 03:58 | 12:10 | 16:30 | 20:22 | 21:52 |
| Wed, 29 Jul | 00:10 | 04:00 | 12:10 | 16:29 | 20:21 | 21:51 |
| Thu, 30 Jul | 00:10 | 04:01 | 12:10 | 16:28 | 20:19 | 21:49 |
| Fri, 31 Jul | 00:10 | 04:03 | 12:10 | 16:27 | 20:17 | 21:47 |
| Sat, 1 Aug | 00:10 | 04:05 | 12:10 | 16:27 | 20:15 | 21:45 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Nizhniy Novgorod
Sunrise
in Nizhniy Novgorod
↑
3:55 AM
Sunset
in Nizhniy Novgorod
↓
8:24 PM
Day Length
16h 29m
Dawn
in Nizhniy Novgorod
3:02 AM
Dusk
in Nizhniy Novgorod
9:17 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Nizhniy Novgorod
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
90.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 19:27
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 00:30
Distances & Clock Changes in Nizhniy Novgorod
How Far Is Nizhniy Novgorod From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow | 401 km | W (264deg) |
| Paris | 2,884 km | W (271deg) |
| London | 2,887 km | W (278deg) |
| Dubai | 3,578 km | SSE (161deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,786 km | SE (138deg) |
| Hong Kong | 6,745 km | E (93deg) |
| Tokyo | 7,098 km | ENE (64deg) |
| New York | 7,760 km | NW (315deg) |
Nizhniy Novgorod's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Nizhniy Novgorod and you would surface in the open ocean, near 56.3deg S, 136.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nizhniy Novgorod
What time is it in Nizhniy Novgorod right now?
The current local time in Nizhniy Novgorod is 12:45 on Sunday, July 26, 2026. Nizhniy Novgorod follows the Europe/Moscow time zone.
What time zone is Nizhniy Novgorod in?
Nizhniy Novgorod runs on the Europe/Moscow IANA time zone (UTC+03:00), the same zone used across the surrounding region, with the clocks shifting automatically whenever daylight saving is in force.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Nizhniy Novgorod?
Nizhniy Novgorod is UTC+03:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Nizhniy Novgorod local time, shift the clock 03:00 hours forward.
Is Nizhniy Novgorod on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Nizhniy Novgorod as of July 26, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Nizhniy Novgorod today?
Nizhniy Novgorod sees sunrise at 03:55 and sunset at 20:24 today, giving 16h 29m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Nizhniy Novgorod tonight?
The moon phase over Nizhniy Novgorod tonight is Waxing Gibbous with 90.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Nizhniy Novgorod?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Nizhniy Novgorod, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.