Time Now in Velikiye Luki, Russia 🇷🇺
Lat/Long: 56.34° N, 30.54° E
Elevation: 86 m above sea level
Population rank: #199 of 5,061 cities in Russia by population
Federal Subject: Pskov Oblast
IANA Timezone: Europe/Moscow
Solar time: clocks run about 1h ahead of the sun
Timezone: MSK
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Velikiye Luki sits in the Europe/Moscow time zone, UTC+03:00. Velikiye Luki does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Today runs to about 14 hours of daylight. At this high latitude the gap between summer and winter daylight is dramatic. Its elevation is a gentle 86 m. The nearest big city, Moscow, is a distant 444 km away. A major centre in Russia, Velikiye Luki keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Today Velikiye Luki sees 13h 56m between a 05:59 sunrise and a 19:55 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Velikiye Luki
Daylight Hours in Velikiye Luki
Velikiye Luki gets 13h 56m of daylight today. Sunrise in Velikiye Luki is at 05:59 and sunset in Velikiye Luki is at 19:55.
Daylight ranges from about 6h 51m near the December solstice to 17h 42m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Velikiye Luki and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Velikiye Luki right now.
Best Time to Call Velikiye Luki
How standard business hours (9:00 to 17:00) in major hubs line up with the clock in Velikiye Luki:
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Cities Sharing Velikiye Luki's Time Zone (UTC+03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Velikiye Luki.
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Prayer Times in Velikiye Luki
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 31 Aug ● | 03:21 | 05:58 | 12:58 | 16:43 | 19:57 | 21:27 |
| Tue, 1 Sep | 03:25 | 06:00 | 12:58 | 16:41 | 19:55 | 21:25 |
| Wed, 2 Sep | 03:29 | 06:02 | 12:57 | 16:40 | 19:52 | 21:22 |
| Thu, 3 Sep | 03:32 | 06:04 | 12:57 | 16:38 | 19:50 | 21:20 |
| Fri, 4 Sep | 03:35 | 06:06 | 12:57 | 16:36 | 19:47 | 21:17 |
| Sat, 5 Sep | 03:39 | 06:08 | 12:56 | 16:35 | 19:44 | 21:14 |
| Sun, 6 Sep | 03:42 | 06:10 | 12:56 | 16:33 | 19:42 | 21:12 |
14-day Forecast for Velikiye Luki
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Velikiye Luki
Sunrise
in Velikiye Luki
↑
5:59 AM
Sunset
in Velikiye Luki
↓
7:55 PM
Day Length
13h 56m
Dawn
in Velikiye Luki
5:18 AM
Dusk
in Velikiye Luki
8:36 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Velikiye Luki
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
88.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 20:18
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 11:40
Distances & Clock Changes in Velikiye Luki
How Far Is Velikiye Luki From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow | 444 km | E (95deg) |
| Paris | 2,059 km | WSW (258deg) |
| London | 2,060 km | W (268deg) |
| Dubai | 3,993 km | SE (140deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,422 km | ESE (122deg) |
| New York | 7,123 km | NW (305deg) |
| Hong Kong | 7,572 km | E (82deg) |
| Tokyo | 7,811 km | NE (55deg) |
Velikiye Luki's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Velikiye Luki and you would surface in the open ocean, near 56.3deg S, 149.5deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Velikiye Luki
What time is it in Velikiye Luki right now?
The current local time in Velikiye Luki is 15:02 on Monday, August 31, 2026. Velikiye Luki follows the Europe/Moscow time zone.
What time zone is Velikiye Luki in?
Velikiye Luki 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 Velikiye Luki?
Velikiye Luki is UTC+03:00 right now. To convert UTC to Velikiye Luki local time, shift the clock 03:00 hours forward.
Is Velikiye Luki on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of August 31, 2026, Velikiye Luki is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Velikiye Luki today?
Velikiye Luki sees sunrise at 05:59 and sunset at 19:55 today, giving 13h 56m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Velikiye Luki tonight?
The moon phase over Velikiye Luki tonight is Waning Gibbous with 88.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Velikiye Luki?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Velikiye Luki, clocks run about 1h ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.