Nizhny Novgorod
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About Nizhny Novgorod
Nizhny Novgorod is the administrative centre of Nizhny Novgorod Oblast and of the Volga Federal District in Russia. It stands at the confluence of the Oka and the Volga, 420 kilometres east of Moscow. The city has over 1.2 million residents, and about 1.7 million live in the wider urban area. It is the sixth largest city in Russia. From 1932 to 1990 it was called Gorky. Nizhny Novgorod stays on UTC+3 throughout the year and does not change its clocks. Compared with New York, Nizhny Novgorod is 8 hours ahead in January and 7 hours ahead in July. It shares its time with Istanbul and Moscow.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there daylight saving time in Nizhny Novgorod?+
No. Nizhny Novgorod stays on UTC+3 all year, so there is no seasonal change and January and July show the same offset.
Which cities use the same time as Nizhny Novgorod?+
Moscow and Istanbul are on UTC+3 all year round too, so they show the same time as Nizhny Novgorod.
How many hours ahead of New York is Nizhny Novgorod?+
The city is 8 hours ahead of New York in January and 7 hours ahead in July, since New York is on UTC-4 in summer.
What was Nizhny Novgorod called from 1932 to 1990?+
From 1932 to 1990 the city was known as Gorky. It is the administrative centre of Nizhny Novgorod Oblast and of the Volga Federal District.
How many people live in Nizhny Novgorod?+
Nizhny Novgorod has over 1.2 million residents, and roughly 1.7 million in the wider urban area. It is the sixth-largest city in Russia.