Current Date And Time In Kostroma, Russia
Saturday, 01 August 2026
00:43:34 MSK
State: Kostroma Oblast
Currency: Russian Ruble (RUB)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (MSK)
Population: 277,280
District: Kostromskoy Rayon
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Kostroma, a city in Kostroma Oblast, Russia in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Kostroma — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Kostroma | |
| District / County | Kostromskoy Rayon | |
| State | Kostroma Oblast | |
| Country | Russia | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 277,280 | |
| Area | 144.50 km² (55.79 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | State / Province Capital | |
| Population Rank in Kostroma Oblast | #1 of 29 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Russian Ruble | |
| Code ISO-4217 | RUB | |
| Symbol | ₽ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +7 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 810 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .ru | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 109 | |
| In Feet | 358 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 57.77 | |
| Longitude | 40.93 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 57.766° N 40.928° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 57° 45' 59" N 40° 55' 42" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 57° 45.98' N 40° 55.7' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Bjeloozersk, Belarus (309 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +02:00 to +12:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 04:08 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:36 PM | |
| Day Length | 16h 27m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 156000–156029 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Moscow | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1152-01-01 |
Kostroma is a city situated in Kostroma Oblast, Russia, within Europe. It falls under Kostromskoy Rayon, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Kostroma as a State / Province Capital. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Kostroma Oblast
The latitude and longitude of Kostroma pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 109 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Kostroma on the map
Kostroma runs on UTC +02:00 to +12:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Kostroma run on Russian Ruble (RUB), shown with the symbol ₽. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Kostroma exchange rates
To ring a number in Kostroma from outside Russia, dial +7 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Kostroma and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Kostroma ranks #1 of 29 cities in Kostroma Oblast. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Kostroma Oblast market. › Cities near Kostroma
Kostroma has a recorded population of approximately 277,280 people. That places it #1 of 29 cities with population data in Kostroma Oblast. Browse more cities in Kostroma Oblast for comparison.
Kostroma spans approximately 144.50 square kilometers (55.79 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Kostroma sits within Kostromskoy Rayon, is part of Kostroma Oblast in Russia. It is classified as a State / Province Capital.
Kostroma keeps UTC +02:00 to +12:00. Today the sun rises around 04:08 AM and sets around 08:36 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Kostroma price in Russian ruble (RUB), written with the symbol ₽. Check live rates on our Kostroma currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Kostroma lands you closest to Bjeloozersk, Belarus, about 309 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Kostroma sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
