Where to stay
Neighborhood guide
Orël stands where two rivers meet in western Russia, south of Moscow. It is a provincial city with a compact centre, and is known above all for its literary associations.
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Orël, Oryol oblast, Russia uses Europe/Moscow, currently MSK (UTC+03:00). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.
Orël is a city in Russia, with a population of about 303,700. Unlike many places, it does not observe daylight saving time.
Time zone
UTC offset
UTC+03:00
Country
🇷🇺 Russia
Population
303,696
Calling code
+7
Currency
RUB
Orël vs. other major cities
Shift date & time
−12h+12h
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- Sunrise / sunset
- 07:12 / 17:27
- Day length
- 10h 15m
Orël, beyond the clock
Written for people arriving, calling in, or planning a trip around the time difference.
What to see
Timed to the light
The city is the birthplace of Ivan Turgenev and is closely linked to several other major Russian writers, with a cluster of literary museums that is unusual for a city of this size. Turgenev's family estate at Spasskoye-Lutovinovo, where he wrote much of his work, lies within the region and is preserved.
Weather & daylight
October
- Sunrise
- 07:12
- Sunset
- 17:27
- Daylight
- 10h 15m
Getting around
Transit notes
Buses and trolleybuses cover the city and the centre is walkable. Trains reach Moscow in around five hours, and reaching the estate needs a car or local bus.
Best time to visit
Seasons & timing
Late spring through early autumn is the most pleasant, and the estate grounds are at their best then. Winters are cold with reliable snow.
Currency & language
🇷🇺 RUB
Russia uses the RUB, calling code +7.
Russia uses the rouble, and Russian is the language with little English. International cards do not generally function, so payment arrangements need making in advance.
Common questions
What time zone is Orël in?
Orël uses the Europe/Moscow time zone, currently MSK (UTC+03:00).
Does Orël observe daylight saving time?
No clock changes are scheduled for Orël in the next year.
How many hours ahead or behind is Orël?
Orël is 3 hours ahead of UTC, 7 hours ahead of New York City, 2 hours ahead of London and 6 hours behind Tokyo. Relative to your own clock: .