Porkhov
in Pskovskaya Oblast’, Russia

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
57.765 and 29.556 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 57° 45' 54" and E 29° 33' 22"
Currency and Currency Code:
Ruble - RUB
Spoken languages:
Russian, Tatar, Komi, Chechen, Chuvash, Bashkir
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 03:20 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/Moscow
UTC/GMT offset: 12 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
9:01 am and 4:33 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Wikipedia
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Russia in Eastern Europe

Safety Score: 4,4 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Russia.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Russia. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Porkhov

Porkhov in Pskovskaya Oblast’ with it's 11,886 habitants is a town located in Russia about 335 mi (or 539 km) north-west of Moscow, the country's capital town.

Time in Porkhov is now 03:20 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / Moscow with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 3 airports closer to Porkhov, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Russia is Pskov Airport in a distance of 43 mi (or 69 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Polyane, Bolgatovo, Pskov, Norkino and Laptevo. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 2°C / 36 °F

Morning Temperature 2°C / 35 °F
Evening Temperature 1°C / 33 °F
Night Temperature 0°C / 33 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 72%
Air Pressure 990 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 89% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

-0°C (32 °F)
-0°C (32 °F)
Light snow, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

-1°C (30 °F)
-2°C (29 °F)
Few clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

-0°C (32 °F)
-2°C (28 °F)
Light snow, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

The Porkhov ancient fortress - Древняя крепость Порхова

Published: July 09, 2013
Length: 52:08 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Ivan Mk

The Porkhov castle (Pskov region, Russia) Порховская крепость (Псковская область, Россия) Photo from this video / Фото из видеоролика:...


Porkhov train station (Russia) - Железнодорожная станция Порхов (Россия)

Published: June 12, 2014
Length: 59:23 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Ivan Mk

Описание.


Direction sign in Porkhov (Russia) - Указатель в Порхове (Россия)

Published: August 17, 2013
Length: 15:56 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Ivan Mk


г.Порхов шк.№3

Published: January 20, 2013
Length: 31:57 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: Den Morozov


Порхов. Средневековая крепость.

Published: June 30, 2012
Length: 56:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: София Минина

Паломническая поездка в июне 2012 года с отцом Андреем, священником церкви Неопалимая Купина г. Сосновый...


Деньги в экопоселении, Родовом поместье

Published: May 06, 2014
Length: 47:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Dubravnoe

Александр Чудилин http://vk.com/ekorus Экопоселение Дубравное (ЭкоСеление) http://vk.com/dubravnoe ЭкоТренинг 2014 "Альтернативн...


Порхов. Наше паломничество по псковской земле.

Published: July 03, 2012
Length: 47:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: София Минина

Паломническая поездка в июне 2012 года с отцом Андреем, священником церкви Неопалимая Купина г. Сосновый...


Тимур Яхьяев - Я вернусь... (посвящается г.Порхову). (ДК г.Порхов 2012г.)

Published: July 17, 2012
Length: 22:55 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Тимур Яхьяев

Песня посвящается г.Порхову.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

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Porkhov

Porkhov is a town and the administrative center of Porkhovsky District of Pskov Oblast, Russia, located on the Shelon River, 75 kilometers east of Pskov. Population: 10,608; 12,263; 14,170. The fortress of Porkhov is believed to have been founded in 1239 by Alexander Nevsky. The timber fortress was sacked by Algirdas in 1356 and fell in flames in 1387. The Novgorod Republic immediately rebuilt its fortifications in limestone 1300 metres downstream.

Located at 57.7667, 29.5667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cities and towns in Pskov Oblast, 1239 establishments, Populated places established in the 13th century


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Porchow, Porkhov, Порхов, بورخوف, Горад Порхаў, Porĥov, Pórjov, Porhov, پورخوف, Porchov, ポルホフ, 포르호프, Porhova, 波爾霍夫