Days in Kryvyy Rih are currently getting shorter, about 24 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Kryvyy Rih
Kryvyy Rih is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 47.9057° N, 33.3940° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,333 km (3,314 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,686 km (2,912 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,352 km (9,539 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 2,492 km (1,548 mi) east
Kryvyy Rih lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Kryvyy Rih
The point on Earth exactly opposite Kryvyy Rih is near Wellington - when it's noon in Kryvyy Rih, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Kryvyy Rih
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Kryvyy Rih
Kryvyy Rih is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 68 days from now.
Because Kryvyy Rih is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Kryvyy Rih
In Kryvyy Rih, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 16h 2m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 23m, a difference of roughly 7h 39m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Kryvyy Rih's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Kryvyy Rih at 47.91° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Kryvyy Rih
With a population of 603,904, Kryvyy Rih ranks as the 8th most populous city in Ukraine, out of 362 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Kryvyy Rih
Kryvyi Rih International Airport (KWG / UKDR) is a regional airport located about 21 km (13 mi) from Kryvyy Rih.
Current local time at the airport is 06:26:41.
Daylight saving time changes in Kryvyy Rih
Kryvyy Rih 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 Kryvyy Rih
Business hours in Kryvyy Rih (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: 5:00 PM - 1:00 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 Kryvyy Rih
Compare time in Kryvyy Rih with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Kryvyy Rih
Official national holiday observed in Ukraine.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Kryvyy Rih in?
Kryvyy Rih 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 Kryvyy Rih at UTC+3.
What time is it in Kryvyy Rih right now?
The current local time in Kryvyy Rih is 06:26:41 on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Kryvyy Rih observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Kryvyy Rih 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 Kryvyy Rih?
Kryvyy Rih is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Kryvyy Rih?
Kryvyi Rih International Airport (KWG) is the nearest airport to Kryvyy Rih, located about 21 km away. The current local time at the airport is 06:26:41.
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