Days in Lviv are currently getting shorter, about 26 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 Lviv
Lviv is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 49.8383° N, 24.0232° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,548 km (3,447 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,471 km (2,778 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,567 km (9,673 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,725 km (1,072 mi) east
Lviv 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 Lviv
The point on Earth exactly opposite Lviv is near Wellington - when it's noon in Lviv, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Lviv
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Lviv
Lviv is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 4 days from now.
Because Lviv 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 Lviv
In Lviv, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 16h 20m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 6m, a difference of roughly 8h 14m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Lviv's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Lviv at 49.84° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Lviv
With a population of 717,273, Lviv ranks as the 6th most populous city in Ukraine, out of 362 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Lviv
Lviv International Airport (LWO / UKLL) is a major international airport serving Lviv directly.
Current local time at the airport is 03:35:30.
Daylight saving time changes in Lviv
Lviv 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 Lviv
Business hours in Lviv (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 Lviv
Compare time in Lviv with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in Ukraine
Public Holidays Affecting Lviv
Official national holiday observed in Ukraine.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Lviv in?
Lviv 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 Lviv at UTC+3.
What time is it in Lviv right now?
The current local time in Lviv is 03:35:30 on Thursday, 17 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Lviv observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Lviv 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 Lviv?
Lviv is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Lviv?
Lviv International Airport (LWO) is the airport serving Lviv. The current local time at the airport is 03:35:30.
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