City history
Discover the ancient history and timekeeping evolution of Kutaisi, a cornerstone of Georgian civilization.
Chapter one
Earliest documented name
"Unknown"
One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the Caucasus, historically associated with the ancient Kingdom of Colchis.
Unknown
Documented as a major urban center in the Colchis and Iberia periods.
Chapter two
Georgia transitioned to a permanent UTC+4 offset, ending the seasonal practice of daylight saving.
The adoption of Soviet timekeeping standards following the incorporation of Georgia into the USSR.
Chapter three
The city served as a significant political and cultural center for the ancient Colchian civilization.
The development of regional rail networks integrated Kutaisi into broader transit and timekeeping networks.
The permanent adoption of UTC+4 standardized the city's temporal schedule year-round.