Kazan
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About Kazan
Kazan is the capital and largest city of Tatarstan, Russia, at the confluence of the Volga and the Kazanka. It covers 425.3 square kilometres and has over 1.3 million residents, with nearly 2 million in the wider metropolitan area. It is the fifth largest city in Russia and the most populous on the Volga. Ivan the Terrible conquered the Khanate of Kazan in the 16th century. Clocks in Kazan do not change, and the offset is UTC+3 all year. Istanbul and Moscow have the same time all year. New York is 8 hours behind Kazan in January and 7 hours behind in July.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Kazan change its clocks?+
No. Kazan is on UTC+3 all year, so the same offset applies in January and July and the clocks are never moved.
Which cities show the same time as Kazan?+
Moscow and Istanbul use UTC+3 all year round, the same as Kazan, so their clocks always match Kazan's throughout the year.
What is the time difference between Kazan and New York?+
Kazan is 8 hours ahead of New York in January and 7 hours ahead in July, because New York moves to UTC-4 in summer.
How many people live in Kazan?+
Kazan has over 1.3 million residents and nearly 2 million in the greater metropolitan area. It is the fifth-largest city in Russia.
Where is Kazan located?+
Kazan lies at the confluence of the Volga and the Kazanka rivers and covers 425.3 square kilometres. It is the most populous city on the Volga.