Geographic position of Kharkiv
Kharkiv is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 49.9818° N, 36.2548° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,564 km (3,457 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,455 km (2,768 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,583 km (9,683 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 2,595 km (1,612 mi) east
Kharkiv 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 Kharkiv
With a population of 1,433,886, Kharkiv ranks as the 2nd most populous city in Ukraine, out of 362 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Kharkiv
Belgorod International Airport (EGO / UUOB) is a regional airport located about 77 km (48 mi) from Kharkiv.
Current local time at the airport is 22:34:12.
Daylight saving time changes in Kharkiv
Kharkiv 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 Kharkiv
Business hours in Kharkiv (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 Kharkiv
Compare time in Kharkiv with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Kharkiv in?
Kharkiv 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 Kharkiv at UTC+3.
What time is it in Kharkiv right now?
The current local time in Kharkiv is 22:34:12 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Kharkiv observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Kharkiv 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 Kharkiv?
Kharkiv is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Kharkiv?
Belgorod International Airport (EGO) is the nearest airport to Kharkiv, located about 77 km away. The current local time at the airport is 22:34:12.
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