Daylight Saving Time in Ukraine (2026–2027)
Ukraine observes daylight saving time (often written “daylight savings”). In 2026 clocks go forward on 29 March 2026 and back on 25 October 2026, except MSK, which never change.
EET schedule
Used in Kyiv, Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk.
2026
- 29 March 2026: clocks go forward 1 hour at 02:59 local time, from EET (UTC+2) to EEST (UTC+3). Rule: the last Sunday in March.
- 25 October 2026: clocks go back 1 hour at 03:59 local time, from EEST (UTC+3) to EET (UTC+2). Rule: the last Sunday in October.
2027
- 28 March 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour at 02:59 local time, from EET (UTC+2) to EEST (UTC+3). Rule: the last Sunday in March.
- 31 October 2027: clocks go back 1 hour at 03:59 local time, from EEST (UTC+3) to EET (UTC+2). Rule: the last Sunday in October.
Areas of Ukraine that never change their clocks
- MSK (Europe/Simferopol) — Sevastapol, Simferopol, Kerch
Daylight saving time in Ukraine: FAQ
When do the clocks go forward in Ukraine?
On 29 March 2026 at 02:59 local time, clocks go forward one hour from EET (UTC+2) to EEST (UTC+3). The rule is the last Sunday in March.
When do the clocks go back in Ukraine?
On 25 October 2026 at 03:59 local time, clocks go back one hour from EEST (UTC+3) to EET (UTC+2). The rule is the last Sunday in October.
Does the whole of Ukraine observe daylight saving time?
No. Sevastapol, Simferopol, Kerch (MSK) stay on the same offset all year.
Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.