Days in Nukus are currently getting shorter, about 20 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 Nukus
Nukus is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 42.4586° N, 59.6058° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,726 km (2,937 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,292 km (3,288 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,745 km (9,162 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 4,895 km (3,042 mi) east
Nukus 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 Nukus
The point on Earth exactly opposite Nukus is near Viña del Mar - when it's noon in Nukus, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Nukus
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Nukus
Nukus is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Nukus 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 Nukus
In Nukus, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 17m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 4m, a difference of roughly 6h 13m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Nukus's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Nukus at 42.46° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Nukus
With a population of 332,500, Nukus ranks as the 6th most populous city in Uzbekistan, out of 112 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Nukus
Nukus International Airport (NCU / UZNN) is a major international airport serving Nukus directly.
Current local time at the airport is 19:20:00.
Daylight saving time in Nukus
Nukus uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Samarkand. The current local offset is UTC+5 / +05.
Nukus does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Nukus
Business hours in Nukus (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 9:00 PM (previous day) - 5:00 AM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 5:00 AM - 1:00 PM ( Outside normal hours)
- Dubai: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM ( Convenient)
- Tokyo: 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Nukus
Compare time in Nukus with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Nukus
Official national holiday observed in Uzbekistan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Nukus in?
Nukus follows the Asia/Samarkand time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Nukus at UTC+5.
What time is it in Nukus right now?
The current local time in Nukus is 19:20:00 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Nukus observe daylight saving time?
No. Nukus is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Nukus?
Nukus is currently UTC+5, meaning local time is +5 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Nukus?
Nukus International Airport (NCU) is the airport serving Nukus. The current local time at the airport is 19:20:00.
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