Time Now in Poltava, Ukraine 🇺🇦
Lat/Long: 49.59° N, 34.55° E
Elevation: 156 m above sea level
Population rank: #18 of 2,866 cities in Ukraine by population
Oblast: Poltava
IANA Timezone: Europe/Kyiv
Solar time: clocks run about 40m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EET
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
Poltava is in the Europe/Kyiv time zone (UTC+02:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (EEST). Use this page to check the exact local time in Poltava, Ukraine, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Poltava
Daylight Hours in Poltava
Poltava gets 15h 56m of daylight today. Sunrise in Poltava is at 04:49 and sunset in Poltava is at 20:45.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 08m near the December solstice to 16h 17m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Poltava
What is the current local time in Poltava?
The live local time in Poltava is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Poltava currently observes EEST, with a standard offset of UTC+02:00.
What time zone is Poltava in?
Poltava uses the EEST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+02:00.
Does Poltava observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Poltava is currently on daylight saving time (EEST).
Cities Sharing Poltava's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Poltava.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 13 Jul ● | 00:59 | 04:48 | 12:47 | 17:03 | 20:46 | 22:16 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 01:11 | 04:49 | 12:47 | 17:02 | 20:45 | 22:15 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 01:19 | 04:50 | 12:47 | 17:02 | 20:44 | 22:14 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 01:26 | 04:51 | 12:47 | 17:02 | 20:43 | 22:13 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 01:31 | 04:53 | 12:47 | 17:02 | 20:42 | 22:12 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 01:37 | 04:54 | 12:48 | 17:01 | 20:41 | 22:11 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 01:42 | 04:55 | 12:48 | 17:01 | 20:40 | 22:10 |
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Moon Phases & Times for Poltava
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
1.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 04:12
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:29
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Distances & Clock Changes in Poltava
How Far Is Poltava From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow | 716 km | NNE (16deg) |
| Paris | 2,322 km | W (280deg) |
| London | 2,436 km | WNW (288deg) |
| Dubai | 3,248 km | SE (139deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,799 km | ESE (121deg) |
| Hong Kong | 7,405 km | E (83deg) |
| New York | 7,795 km | NW (310deg) |
| Tokyo | 8,020 km | NE (55deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Poltava?
Poltava next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Poltava's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Poltava and you would surface in the open ocean, near 49.6deg S, 145.4deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Poltava
What time is it in Poltava right now?
The current local time in Poltava is 12:13 on Monday, July 13, 2026. Poltava follows the Europe/Kyiv time zone.
What time zone is Poltava in?
Poltava uses the Europe/Kyiv 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 Poltava?
Is Poltava on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Poltava is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 13, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Poltava tonight?
The moon phase over Poltava tonight is Waning Crescent with 1.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Poltava?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Poltava, clocks run about 40m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.