Geographic position of Kohtla-Järve
Kohtla-Järve is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 59.3986° N, 27.2731° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 6,612 km (4,109 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 3,407 km (2,117 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 16,631 km (10,334 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,546 km (961 mi) east
Kohtla-Järve lies in the high-latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Kohtla-Järve
With a population of 35,395, Kohtla-Järve ranks as the 6th most populous city in Estonia, out of 8 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Kohtla-Järve
Tartu Airport (TAY / EETU) is a regional airport located about 126 km (78 mi) from Kohtla-Järve.
Current local time at the airport is 22:40:18.
Daylight saving time changes in Kohtla-Järve
Kohtla-Järve uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Tallinn. 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 Kohtla-Järve
Business hours in Kohtla-Järve (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 Kohtla-Järve
Compare time in Kohtla-Järve with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Kohtla-Järve in?
Kohtla-Järve follows the Europe/Tallinn time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Kohtla-Järve at UTC+3.
What time is it in Kohtla-Järve right now?
The current local time in Kohtla-Järve is 22:40:18 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Kohtla-Järve observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Kohtla-Järve 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 Kohtla-Järve?
Kohtla-Järve is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Kohtla-Järve?
Tartu Airport (TAY) is the nearest airport to Kohtla-Järve, located about 126 km away. The current local time at the airport is 22:40:18.
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