Time Now in Sochi, Russia 🇷🇺
Lat/Long: 43.6° N, 39.73° E
Elevation: 14 m above sea level
Population rank: #58 of 5,061 cities in Russia by population
Federal Subject: Krasnodar Krai
IANA Timezone: Europe/Moscow
Solar time: clocks run about 20m ahead of the sun
Timezone: MSK
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Sochi 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 Sochi, Russia, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Sochi
Daylight Hours in Sochi
Sochi gets 15h 09m of daylight today. Sunrise in Sochi is at 04:51 and sunset in Sochi is at 20:01.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 56m near the December solstice to 15h 26m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Sochi and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Sochi right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Sochi
What is the current local time in Sochi?
The live local time in Sochi is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Sochi currently observes MSK, with a standard offset of UTC+03:00.
What time zone is Sochi in?
Sochi uses the MSK time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+03:00.
Does Sochi observe daylight saving time?
No. Sochi stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Sochi's Time Zone (UTC+03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Sochi.
Weather in Sochi
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Prayer Times in Sochi
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 13 Jul ● | 02:32 | 04:51 | 12:26 | 16:31 | 20:02 | 21:32 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 02:33 | 04:52 | 12:26 | 16:31 | 20:01 | 21:31 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 02:35 | 04:53 | 12:27 | 16:31 | 20:00 | 21:30 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 02:36 | 04:54 | 12:27 | 16:30 | 20:00 | 21:30 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 02:38 | 04:54 | 12:27 | 16:30 | 19:59 | 21:29 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 02:40 | 04:55 | 12:27 | 16:30 | 19:58 | 21:28 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 02:41 | 04:56 | 12:27 | 16:30 | 19:57 | 21:27 |
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Sochi
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14-day Forecast for Sochi
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Sochi
Sunrise
in Sochi
↑
4:51 AM
Sunset
in Sochi
↓
8:01 PM
Day Length
15h 09m
Dawn
in Sochi
4:16 AM
Dusk
in Sochi
8:36 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Sochi
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
3.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 03:03
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 19:37
View the detailed moon calendar for Sochi with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
Distances & Clock Changes in Sochi
How Far Is Sochi From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow | 1,360 km | N (354deg) |
| Dubai | 2,484 km | SE (140deg) |
| Paris | 2,903 km | WNW (295deg) |
| London | 3,075 km | WNW (301deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,117 km | ESE (121deg) |
| Hong Kong | 7,094 km | E (83deg) |
| Singapore | 7,847 km | ESE (108deg) |
| Tokyo | 8,061 km | ENE (57deg) |
Sochi's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Sochi and you would surface in the open ocean, near 43.6deg S, 140.3deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sochi
What time is it in Sochi right now?
The current local time in Sochi is 01:04 on Monday, July 13, 2026. Sochi follows the Europe/Moscow time zone.
What time zone is Sochi in?
Sochi 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 Sochi?
Is Sochi on daylight saving time right now?
No — Sochi is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 13, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Sochi today?
Today in Sochi: sunrise is at 04:51 and sunset is at 20:01, giving 15h 09m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Sochi tonight?
The moon phase over Sochi tonight is Waning Crescent with 3.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Sochi?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Sochi, clocks run about 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.