In this paper we describe the synthesis and characterization of the YVO4:Eu3+ nanopowder. The material was prepared using simple solution combustion synthesis. X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), Raman and photoluminescence (PL) techniques were used to confirm and characterize the prepared material. The time resolved analysis of emission spectra was achieved by using the streak camera system. Beside luminescence lifetime of slow decayed transitions we also measured their rise time and lifetime of fast decayed transitions. We also determitied the excitation spectra of this nano material. Results of our analysis prove that YVO4:Eu3(+) nanopowder is appropriate material for various optoelectronic devices. (C) 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.