Days in Sevastopol are currently getting shorter, about 21 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 Sevastopol
Sevastopol is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 44.6080° N, 33.5213° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,966 km (3,086 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,053 km (3,140 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,985 km (9,311 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 2,657 km (1,651 mi) east
Sevastopol 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 Sevastopol
The point on Earth exactly opposite Sevastopol is near Wellington - when it's noon in Sevastopol, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Sevastopol
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Sevastopol
Sevastopol is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 68 days from now.
Because Sevastopol 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 Sevastopol
In Sevastopol, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 34m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 49m, a difference of roughly 6h 45m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Sevastopol's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Sevastopol at 44.61° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Sevastopol
With a population of 547,820, Sevastopol ranks as the 9th most populous city in Ukraine, out of 362 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Sevastopol
Simferopol International Airport (SIP / UKFF) is a major international airport located about 61 km (38 mi) from Sevastopol.
Current local time at the airport is 07:17:05.
Daylight saving time in Sevastopol
Sevastopol uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Simferopol. The current local offset is UTC+3 / MSK.
Sevastopol does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Sevastopol
Business hours in Sevastopol (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 Sevastopol
Compare time in Sevastopol with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in Ukraine
Public Holidays Affecting Sevastopol
Official national holiday observed in Ukraine.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Sevastopol in?
Sevastopol follows the Europe/Simferopol time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Sevastopol at UTC+3.
What time is it in Sevastopol right now?
The current local time in Sevastopol is 07:17:05 on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Sevastopol observe daylight saving time?
No. Sevastopol is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Sevastopol?
Sevastopol is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Sevastopol?
Simferopol International Airport (SIP) is the nearest airport to Sevastopol, located about 61 km away. The current local time at the airport is 07:17:05.
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