Geographic position of Chernivtsi
Chernivtsi is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 48.2905° N, 25.9324° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,376 km (3,340 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,643 km (2,885 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,394 km (9,565 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,921 km (1,194 mi) east
Chernivtsi 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 Chernivtsi
With a population of 265,471, Chernivtsi ranks as the 27th most populous city in Ukraine, out of 362 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Chernivtsi
Chernivtsi International Airport (CWC / UKLN) is a regional airport serving Chernivtsi directly.
Current local time at the airport is 22:35:08.
Daylight saving time changes in Chernivtsi
Chernivtsi 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 Chernivtsi
Business hours in Chernivtsi (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 Chernivtsi
Compare time in Chernivtsi with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Chernivtsi in?
Chernivtsi 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 Chernivtsi at UTC+3.
What time is it in Chernivtsi right now?
The current local time in Chernivtsi is 22:35:08 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Chernivtsi observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Chernivtsi 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 Chernivtsi?
Chernivtsi is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Chernivtsi?
Chernivtsi International Airport (CWC) is the airport serving Chernivtsi. The current local time at the airport is 22:35:08.
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