Current local time in Sortavala, Russia
MSK · UTC+03:00 · Moscow Standard Time
About Sortavala
Sortavala, Karelia, Russia uses the Moscow Standard Time time zone (Europe/Moscow), currently UTC+03:00. Population: about 20,760.
| Country: | Russia |
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| State / region: | Karelia |
| Coordinates: | 61°43′N / 30°43′E |
| Population: | 20,760 |
| Currency: | Russian ruble (RUB) |
| Languages: | Russian |
| Country calling code: | +7 |
Time zone in Sortavala
| 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
Sortavala does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Sortavala today
| Sunrise: | 07:59 |
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| Sunset: | 17:23 |
| Solar noon: | 12:41 |
| Day length: | 9h 24m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:13 – 18:09 |
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 Sortavala
- London+2 hSortavala is 2 hours ahead of London
- New York+7 hSortavala is 7 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+2 hSortavala is 2 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Sortavala time
What time zone is Sortavala in?
Sortavala uses the IANA time zone Europe/Moscow (Moscow Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+03:00.
Does Sortavala observe daylight saving time?
Sortavala does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Sortavala and London?
Right now Sortavala 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 Sortavala and New York?
Right now Sortavala 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.