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UTC+4 |
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IANA Time Zone |
Asia/Yerevan |
Vanadzor time compared to Beijing time (China) |
4 hours ahead |
Vanadzor, Armenia
Vanadzor is the third largest city in Armenia, located in the country's northern province of Lori, situated on the banks of the Pambak River, about 128 kilometers from the capital Yerevan. Founded in 1828, the city was originally named Karakolis, renamed Kirovakan during the Soviet period, and changed to its current name after Armenia's independence in 1991. Vanadzor is an important industrial center, known for its chemical, machine-building and food-processing industries, as well as having one of the largest textile enterprises in Armenia.
Cultural and Natural Landscape
Surrounded by forests and mountains, Vanadzor is a place of natural beauty, and visitors are attracted to nearby historical sites such as the Gumri and Haghpat monasteries. The city has a local history museum, theater and cultural center, and traditional Armenian architecture is interwoven with Soviet-era neighborhoods. A mild continental climate prevails, with cold, snowy winters and pleasantly warm summers.
Economy and Population
An economic hub in the north, Vanadzor has a population of about 80,000, with a predominantly Armenian population. Conveniently connected to the Georgian border by road, the city has been developing its tourism industry in recent years, promoting hiking and cultural heritage routes, and has retained a strong local community atmosphere after being rebuilt from the damage caused by the 1988 Spitak earthquake.
Vanadzor Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2026-03-20
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07:05
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19:13
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