Time zone · Europe
KST
Krasnoyarsk Standard Time
Krasnoyarsk Standard Time is a consistent UTC+07 zone across parts of central Siberia—no daylight saving shifts to worry about, so clocks stay set year-round in places like Krasnoyarsk and Novokuznetsk. Whether you're coordinating with teams or planning travel, this stable offset makes scheduling a breeze compared to regions that keep springing forward or falling behind.
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Current offset
UTC+07:00
Standard · +07
Daylight saving
Not observed
Year-round standard time
IANA zones
2
None observe daylight saving
DST offset
—
No summer variant
About KST
A fixed, year-round offset.
Krasnoyarsk Standard Time is a consistent UTC+07 zone across parts of central Siberia—no daylight saving shifts to worry about, so clocks stay set year-round in places like Krasnoyarsk and Novokuznetsk. Whether you're coordinating with teams or planning travel, this stable offset makes scheduling a breeze compared to regions that keep springing forward or falling behind.
IANA zones · the technical identifiers
The 2 zones that resolve to KST.
For software, always store the IANA identifier — never the abbreviation alone. The database keeps these zones distinct because their rules can, and historically did, diverge.
Where KST is used
One country.
Same offset · UTC+07:00
Other zones at UTC+07:00 right now.
These named zones share KST's offset today. When daylight saving rules differ, they drift apart for part of the year.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about KST, daylight saving, and how to handle it in software. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- Why doesn't Krasnoyarsk Standard Time observe daylight saving?
- Russia largely abandoned permanent daylight saving in 2014, opting for stable year-round 'winter time'; since then, zones like Krasnoyarsk have kept a fixed UTC+07 offset without seasonal changes.
- Which cities use Krasnoyarsk Standard Time?
- Major cities include Krasnoyarsk and Novokuznetsk, both in Russia, which share the same UTC+07 offset and do not adjust for daylight saving.
- How does the lack of DST affect daily life here?
- Without daylight saving transitions, residents enjoy consistent sunrise and sunset times year-round, simplifying routines like school start times and work schedules.
- Is Krasnoyarsk Standard Time the same as other Russian time zones?
- No—Russia spans multiple time zones; Krasnoyarsk Standard Time is specific to central Siberia at UTC+07, distinct from zones like Moscow (UTC+3) or Vladivostok (UTC+10).
- What’s the current time in Krasnoyarsk?
- It's always UTC+07:00, with no daylight saving adjustments—check the live clock above for the exact local time.
- Are there any upcoming time changes planned?
- As of now, no future transitions are scheduled; the zone has maintained a steady UTC+07 offset since at least May 2021.
- How does this time zone impact business with Europe or Asia?
- Its fixed UTC+07 offset simplifies coordination—no need to account for seasonal shifts, making it easier to align meetings with partners in Europe or East Asia.
- Why was this time zone established?
- It reflects the geographic longitude of central Siberia, ensuring local solar time aligns reasonably with clock time without artificial daylight saving tweaks.
Free · Developer API
Time, as JSON.
Every IANA time zone with live offsets, DST status, and the countries and cities that use them — clean, dependable JSON. Sign up free and get an API key in seconds.
countries, cities, convert, DST transitions coming next.
Get your free API key →