Geographic position of Chernihiv
Chernihiv is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 51.5054° N, 31.2866° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,734 km (3,563 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,285 km (2,663 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,752 km (9,788 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 2,168 km (1,347 mi) east
Chernihiv lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Chernihiv
With a population of 285,234, Chernihiv ranks as the 21st most populous city in Ukraine, out of 362 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Chernihiv
Gomel Airport (GME / UMGG) is a regional airport located about 115 km (72 mi) from Chernihiv.
Current local time at the airport is 22:34:01.
Daylight saving time changes in Chernihiv
Chernihiv uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Kyiv. The current local offset is UTC+3 / EEST.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC+2 / EET to UTC+3 / EEST.
- The clock was moved forward from 03:00 to 04:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+3 / EEST to UTC+2 / EET.
- The clock will be moved back from 04:00 to 03:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Chernihiv
Business hours in Chernihiv (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 2:00 AM - 10:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 11:00 PM (previous day) - 7:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 11:30 AM - 7:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Chernihiv
Compare time in Chernihiv with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Chernihiv in?
Chernihiv follows the Europe/Kyiv time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Chernihiv at UTC+3.
What time is it in Chernihiv right now?
The current local time in Chernihiv is 22:34:01 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Chernihiv observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Chernihiv is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Chernihiv?
Chernihiv is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Chernihiv?
Gomel Airport (GME) is the nearest airport to Chernihiv, located about 115 km away. The current local time at the airport is 22:34:01.
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