Time zone · Europe

SST

Samara Standard Time

Samara Standard Time (SST) is a straightforward, DST-free time zone set at UTC+04:00, used only by Samara in Russia—ideal for teams who prefer a predictable clock year-round.

UTC+04:00 standard1 IANA zone
Current time in SST☀ Daylight
07:27:27

Sunday, May 31, 2026

06:00noon18:00
Standard
+04 · +4
IANA zones
1

Current offset

UTC+04:00

Standard · +04

Daylight saving

Not observed

Year-round standard time

IANA zones

1

None observe daylight saving

DST offset

—

No summer variant

About SST

A fixed, year-round offset.

Samara Standard Time (SST) is a straightforward, DST-free time zone set at UTC+04:00, used only by Samara in Russia—ideal for teams who prefer a predictable clock year-round.

IANA zones · the technical identifiers

The zone that resolve to SST.

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.

IANA zonePrimary cityDST
Europe/SamaraSamara— None

Where SST is used

One country.

Russia
SST · UTC+04:00

Same offset · UTC+04:00

Other zones at UTC+04:00 right now.

These named zones share SST's offset today. When daylight saving rules differ, they drift apart for part of the year.

ASTUTC+4
--:--
Armenia Standard Time
Asia— No DST
Armenia
ASTRAKUTC+4
--:--
Astrakhan Time
Europe— No DST
Russia
ASTUTC+4
--:--
Azerbaijan Standard Time
Asia— No DST
Azerbaijan
GSTUTC+4
--:--
Georgia Standard Time
Asia— No DST
Georgia
GSTUTC+4
--:--
Gulf Standard Time
Asia— No DST
United Arab EmiratesOman
MSTUTC+4
--:--
Mauritius Standard Time
Africa— No DST
Mauritius
REUNIOUTC+4
--:--
Réunion Time
Africa— No DST
Réunion
SARATOUTC+4
--:--
Saratov Time
Europe— No DST
Russia
SEYCHEUTC+4
--:--
Seychelles Time
Africa— No DST
Seychelles
ULYANOUTC+4
--:--
Ulyanovsk Time
Europe— No DST
Russia

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about SST, daylight saving, and how to handle it in software. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].

Why doesn’t Samara observe daylight savings?
Samara Standard Time remains at UTC+04:00 all year, offering stable business hours across seasons without clock changes.
How does SST simplify scheduling?
With no daylight saving transitions, appointments and deadlines stay consistent in Samara Time, reducing confusion.
Can I set a permanent reminder for Samara events?
Yes—since SST never shifts, you can schedule recurring tasks with a fixed UTC+04:00 offset for reliable timing.
Is SST unique in Russia?
Samara stands out with a single-member time zone at UTC+04:00, while other Russian regions often span multiple or shift for DST.

Free · Developer API

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GET /v1/timezones Live

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// France's time zones, right now
GET /v1/timezones?country=fr
{
"data": [
{
"iana": "Europe/Paris",
"display_name": "Paris",
"current": {
"utc_offset": "+02:00",
"abbreviation": "CEST",
"is_dst": true
}
}
]
}