Samara
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About Samara
Samara is the administrative centre of Samara Oblast in Russia, at the confluence of the Volga and the Samara rivers. It has over 1.14 million residents, up to 1.22 million in the urban agglomeration, and covers about 541 square kilometres. It is the ninth largest city in Russia. Between 1935 and 1991 it was named Kuybyshev. The city hosted the European Union and Russia summit in May 2007. The offset in Samara is UTC+4 in every month, since there is no daylight saving. Samara shares its time with Dubai. Samara is 9 hours ahead of New York in January and 8 hours ahead in July.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UTC offset in Samara?+
Samara is on UTC+4. The offset does not change during the year, so it is the same in January and July.
Does Samara show the same time as Dubai?+
Yes. Dubai also uses UTC+4 all year round, so Samara and Dubai always show the same time on the clock.
How far ahead of New York is Samara?+
Samara is 9 hours ahead of New York in January and 8 hours ahead in July. New York moves from UTC-5 to UTC-4 in summer, which narrows the gap.
What was Samara called from 1935 to 1991?+
The city was known as Kuybyshev from 1935 to 1991. It is the largest city and administrative centre of Samara Oblast in Russia.
Where is Samara located?+
Samara sits at the confluence of the Volga and the Samara rivers and covers 541.4 square kilometers. It is the ninth-largest city in Russia.