Current local time in Saint Petersburg, Russia
MSK · UTC+03:00 · Moscow Standard Time
About Saint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg, Russia uses the Moscow Standard Time time zone (Europe/Moscow), currently UTC+03:00. Population: about 5,028,000.
| Country: | Russia |
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| Coordinates: | 59°56′N / 30°19′E |
| Population: | 5,028,000 |
| Currency: | Russian ruble (RUB) |
| Languages: | Russian |
| Country calling code: | +7 |
Time zone in Saint Petersburg
| IANA time zone: | Europe/Moscow |
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| Time zone name: | Moscow Standard Time (MSK) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+03:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in Russia: | 26 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Saint Petersburg does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Saint Petersburg today
| Sunrise: | 07:55 |
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| Sunset: | 17:31 |
| Solar noon: | 12:43 |
| Day length: | 9h 35m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:12 – 18:14 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (MSK) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Saint Petersburg
- London+2 hSaint Petersburg is 2 hours ahead of London
- New York+7 hSaint Petersburg is 7 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+2 hSaint Petersburg is 2 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Saint Petersburg time
What time zone is Saint Petersburg in?
Saint Petersburg uses the IANA time zone Europe/Moscow (Moscow Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+03:00.
Does Saint Petersburg observe daylight saving time?
Saint Petersburg does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Saint Petersburg and London?
Right now Saint Petersburg is 2 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Saint Petersburg and New York?
Right now Saint Petersburg is 7 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.